Zeke Wilson

Born: 12/24/1869 in Benton, AL, USA

Died: 4/26/1928 in Montgomery, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1895-04-23 | Final Game: 1899-06-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Frank Ealton Wilson

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Biography

Zeke Wilson, born in 1869, made his mark in Major League Baseball as a pitcher during the late 19th century, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven style of play. His career spanned from 1895 to 1899, during which he showcased his skills on the mound with a record of 52 wins and 44 losses. Wilson maintained a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 4.03, demonstrating his ability to compete against some of the best hitters of his time. Over his career, he achieved a total of 198 strikeouts, along with one save, highlighting his role in the evolving strategies of pitching and game management. Wilson's playing style was reflective of the era's emphasis on control and strategy, as pitchers often relied on placement and movement rather than overwhelming velocity. His contributions to the teams he played for during a transformative time in baseball history cemented his legacy as a durable and effective pitcher. As the game evolved into the 20th century, Wilson’s performances provided a foundation for future generations of pitchers, illustrating the growing importance of the role in the sport's development.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
52	44	120	106	84	3	1	882.0	1054	395	27	270	198	4.03	0

Career ERA 4.03 vs. league average 4.15 across their career seasons — near 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
1895	BSN	NL	2	4	6	6	4	0	0	45.0	54	26	27	5	5.20	4.77 (-9%)	-768.0
1895	CL4	NL	3	1	9	8	4	0	0	52.7	75	25	24	20	4.27	4.77 (+10%)	-690.1
1896	CL4	NL	17	9	33	29	20	1	1	240.0	265	107	81	56	4.01	4.36 (+8%)	-428.6
1897	CL4	NL	16	11	34	30	26	1	0	263.7	323	122	83	69	4.16	4.30 (+3%)	141.0
1898	CL4	NL	13	18	33	31	28	1	0	254.7	307	102	51	45	3.60	3.59 (avg)	2025.2
1899	STL	NL	1	1	5	2	2	0	0	26.0	30	13	4	3	4.50	3.85 (-17%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
127	385	50	83	5	4	1	40	7	20	53	0.216	0.260	0.257	0.517	-1551.7

Career AVG .216 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — 24.6% below league average.

Career OBP .260 vs. league average .349 across their career seasons — 25.5% below league average.

Career SLG .257 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — 31.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.517 vs. league average 0.726 across their career seasons — 28.8% 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
1895	BSN	NL	6	19	3	6	0	0	1	6	0	0	1	0.316	—	—	—	—	0.0
1895	CL4	NL	9	22	2	3	0	0	0	3	3	1	2	0.136	—	—	—	—	0.0
1896	CL4	NL	33	100	18	27	3	2	0	13	1	5	18	0.270	.290 (-7%)	.354 (-12%)	.387 (-12%)	.741 (-12%)	-228.9
1897	CL4	NL	37	116	16	26	0	1	0	9	3	8	19	0.224	.291 (-23%)	.354 (-23%)	.387 (-38%)	.741 (-30%)	-617.0
1898	CL4	NL	37	118	11	21	2	1	0	9	0	5	13	0.178	.270 (-34%)	.333 (-33%)	.347 (-39%)	.680 (-36%)	-705.8
1899	STL	NL	5	10	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0