Mike Wilson (outfielder) facts for kids
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Wilson with the Seattle Mariners in 2011
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| Outfielder | |||
| Born: June 29, 1983 Tulsa, Oklahoma |
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| May 10, 2011, for the Seattle Mariners | |||
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| June 6, 2011, for the Seattle Mariners | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Batting average | .148 | ||
| Home runs | 0 | ||
| Runs batted in | 3 | ||
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Michael LaDon Wilson (born June 29, 1983) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. An outfielder is a player who fields in the outfield, which is the area of the baseball field farthest from home plate. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners in 2011. His last team was the Winnipeg Goldeyes in 2015.
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Mike Wilson's Early Life
Mike Wilson grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He went to Booker T. Washington High School. Mike was a talented athlete. He even received an offer to play college football at Oklahoma University.
However, Mike chose baseball. The Seattle Mariners picked him in the second round of the 2001 Major League Baseball Draft. This meant they wanted him to join their team.
Mike Wilson's Baseball Career
Mike Wilson spent many years playing professional baseball. He played for several teams during his career.
Playing for the Seattle Mariners
Mike Wilson spent a long time in the Seattle Mariners' minor league system. This is where younger players develop their skills. He was with the Mariners for ten seasons.
In 2009, Mike hit eight home runs during spring training. This was a team record at the time. It was later broken by Michael Morse in 2013.
On May 9, 2011, the Mariners called Mike up to the major leagues. This was a big moment for him. He played in eight games for the Mariners. In June 2011, he was sent back to the minor leagues. On October 6, 2012, Mike became a free agent. This means he could sign with any team he wanted.
Other Teams Mike Wilson Played For
After leaving the Mariners, Mike Wilson played for a few other teams. These were all minor league teams.
New York Mets
In early 2013, Mike signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets. However, the Mets released him in March 2013.
San Diego Padres
On May 18, 2013, Mike signed with the San Diego Padres. He played for their Triple-A team in Tucson. Triple-A is the highest level of minor league baseball.
Cincinnati Reds
Mike signed a minor league deal with the Cincinnati Reds on November 6, 2013. He played for their Triple-A team, the Louisville Bats. The Reds released him on May 16, 2014.
Winnipeg Goldeyes
In 2015, Mike Wilson joined the Winnipeg Goldeyes. This team is part of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball. This league is not connected to Major League Baseball.
