Curtis Wilkerson facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Curtis Wilkerson |
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Wilkerson with the Lansing Lugnuts in 2006
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| Infielder | |||
| Born: April 26, 1961 Petersburg, Virginia, U.S. |
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| September 10, 1983, for the Texas Rangers | |||
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| May 16, 1993, for the Kansas City Royals | |||
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| Batting average | .245 | ||
| Home runs | 8 | ||
| Runs batted in | 179 | ||
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Curtis Vernon Wilkerson was born on April 26, 1961. He is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for several teams. These included the Texas Rangers, Chicago Cubs, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Kansas City Royals. He played from 1983 to 1993.
Curtis was known as a "utility player." This means he could play many different positions on the field. He was good at playing infielder spots like shortstop, second baseman, and third baseman.
Starting His Baseball Journey
Curtis Wilkerson was chosen by the Texas Rangers in the 1980 Major League Baseball Draft. This is like a special selection process where teams pick new players. He was picked in the fourth round.
He first played in a Major League Baseball game in 1983. This was a "late-season call-up," meaning he joined the team near the end of the season. The next year, 1984, was his official "rookie season." A rookie is a player in their first full year. Curtis was even named the Rangers' Rookie of the Year for his great start!
Playing for Different Teams
After playing for the Texas Rangers for several years, Curtis moved to new teams. In 1988, he was part of a big trade. The Texas Rangers traded him and some other players to the Chicago Cubs. In return, the Rangers got players like Rafael Palmeiro and Jamie Moyer.
Curtis played for the Chicago Cubs for two seasons, from 1989 to 1990. After that, he joined the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1991. His last team in Major League Baseball was the Kansas City Royals, where he played in 1992 and 1993.
After Playing Baseball
After his time as a player ended, Curtis Wilkerson stayed involved in baseball. He became a coach for teams in the Royals and Pirates organizations. This means he helped teach and train younger players.
He also had a chance to be a manager for a team called the Tarrant County Blue Thunder. This team was part of a smaller baseball league. Curtis helped lead the team before it stopped playing after the 2008 season.
Curtis Wilkerson had a long career in baseball, both as a player and as a coach. He showed how important it is to be a versatile player who can help a team in many ways.
