Bob Wilson (baseball) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bob Wilson |
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| Outfielder | |||
| Born: February 22, 1925 Dallas, Texas |
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| Died: April 23, 1985 (aged 60) Dallas, Texas |
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| Professional debut | |||
| NgL: 1947, for the Newark Eagles | |||
| MLB: May 17, 1958, for the Los Angeles Dodgers | |||
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| May 18, 1958, for the Los Angeles Dodgers | |||
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| At bats | 5 | ||
| Hits | 1 | ||
| Batting average | .200 | ||
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Robert Wilson (February 22, 1925 – April 23, 1985) was an American professional baseball player. He played in three games over two days in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the 1958 Los Angeles Dodgers. He played as a pinch hitter and a right fielder. Wilson was born in Dallas, Texas. He threw and batted right-handed. He was 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighed 197 pounds.
Early Baseball Days
Bob Wilson started his baseball journey in 1947 with the Newark Eagles in the Negro leagues. He played there for three seasons. After that, he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers' organization in 1950. He spent eight full years playing in their minor league teams. These teams are like training grounds for future MLB players.
His Time in Major League Baseball
Wilson was 33 years old when he got his chance with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1958. His three MLB games were against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium.
On Saturday, May 17, he made his debut. He was a pinch hitter for Stan Williams in the eighth inning. Wilson got a hit off Cardinal pitcher Larry Jackson. Then, he was out on a force play.
On Sunday, May 18, there was a doubleheader (two games in one day). In the first game, Wilson was a pinch hitter again. He came in for Clem Labine in the ninth inning. He struck out against Billy Muffett. In the second game, Wilson started as the right fielder. He played against Vinegar Bend Mizell but did not get any hits in three at bats.
Minor League Success
Wilson played a total of eleven seasons in minor league baseball. He retired after the 1960 season. He had many successful seasons at the Triple-A level, which is the highest level of minor league baseball. In 1955, he led the International League with 199 hits. He was also named a first-team all-star in two different leagues: the American Association in 1952 and the International League in 1956.
Bob Wilson passed away in Dallas on April 23, 1985, at the age of 60.
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