Tug Wilson, baseball player, 1884-1884

Tug Wilson

Born: 1861 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

Died: 11/28/1914 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-05-09 | Final Game: 1884-07-21

Height: 5'8" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: George Archer Wilson

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Biography

Tug Wilson was a professional baseball player born in 1861, who played in the late 19th century, a time marked by the transition from the early days of baseball to a more organized and popular sport. His career spanned from May 9, 1884, to July 21, 1884, during which he participated in 24 games as a position player. Wilson recorded 19 hits, achieving a batting average of .232. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in runs, his contributions were part of the evolving game during an era characterized by its emphasis on speed and contact hitting. Although his career was brief, Wilson's time on the field coincided with the formative years of Major League Baseball, when the league was still developing its identity and fanbase. The 1880s were critical for establishing the rules and styles that would shape the game in the years to come. Wilson's experience reflects the challenges and opportunities faced by players of his era, navigating a burgeoning professional landscape that was beginning to attract widespread attention. His legacy, while not marked by overwhelming statistics, is a testament to the rich tapestry of baseball history during a pivotal time.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
24 82 13 19 4 0 0 0 0 5 0 0.232 0.276 0.280 0.556 -78.7

Career AVG .232 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .276 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .280 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 14.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.556 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — 8.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1884 BR3 AA 24 82 13 19 4 0 0 0 0 5 0 0.232 .243 (-5%) .278 (-1%) .327 (-14%) .606 (-8%) -78.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 3 0 30 1 1 2
2B 1 0 2 0 2 0
C 10 0 31 13 5 2
OF 12 0 17 2 4 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1884 BR3 1B 3 0 30 1 1 2
1884 BR3 2B 1 0 2 0 2 0
1884 BR3 C 10 0 31 13 5 2
1884 BR3 OF 12 0 17 2 4 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 10
First Base 3
Second Base 1
Left Field 5
Center Field 6
Right Field 1