Walter Wilson

Born: 11/24/1913 in Glenn, GA, USA

Died: 4/17/1994 in Bremen, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1945-04-17 | Final Game: 1945-09-10

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Walter Wood Wilson

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Biography

Walter Wilson, born in 1913, was a professional baseball pitcher who had a brief stint in Major League Baseball during the 1945 season. Wilson played for the team from April 17 to September 10, 1945, contributing to a transitional period in the sport as it emerged from World War II. He finished his career with a record of 1-3 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.61, showcasing his potential amidst the challenges faced by players during that era. Throughout his time on the mound, Wilson demonstrated a competitive spirit, racking up a total of 28 strikeouts. Although he did not register any saves, his role as a pitcher during a time when the league was experiencing a mix of veteran presence and new talent added to the evolving landscape of baseball. Wilson's career, while short, reflected the resilience and determination of athletes who played during a unique and significant chapter in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	3	25	4	1	0	0	70.3	76	36	4	35	28	4.61	0

Career ERA 4.61 vs. league average 3.67 across their career seasons — 25.6% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1945	DET	AL	1	3	25	4	1	0	0	70.3	76	36	35	28	4.61	3.67 (-26%)	-1096.5

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
25	19	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	9	0.053	0.053	0.053	0.105	0.0

Career AVG .053 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 79.8% below league average.

Career OBP .053 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 84.0% below league average.

Career SLG .053 vs. league average .355 across their career seasons — 85.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.105 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — 84.6% 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
1945	DET	AL	25	19	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	9	0.053	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	25	0	3	20	0	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1945	DET	P	25	0	3	20	0	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	25