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MLB Stats for Jack Wilson

Jack Wilson Baseball Stats | Baseball Almanac

Jack Wilson was born on Thursday, December 29, 1977, in Westlake Village, California. Wilson was 23 years old when he broke into the major leagues on April 3, 2001, with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Jack Wilson stats, height, weight, career totals, schools, positions, and more historical research are in the Baseball Almanac.

"I was taught growing up to do the best I can. That's the bottom line. Making the big leagues or playing in All-Star games, that never was a goal. Just be the best player I could be." - Jack Wilson in Pittsburgh Tribune Review (July 5, 2004)

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Jack Wilson

“…for if ever a fellow rode to the top the hard way, it has been John Francis Wilson.” — Vic Stout, August 28, 1937

The story of Jack Wilson could be the story of so many players who have passed through professional baseball over the past century. Known for his determination as much as his fastball, Jack used both talents to forge a nine-year career in the major leagues.

John Francis “Jack” Wilson was born on April 12, 1912, in the country of the Pacific Coast League, in Portland, Oregon. A blue-eyed, black-haired young man of Irish-German descent, Jack was one of two children born to James Wilson and Magdalen Weber, along with a sister, Mary.1 As an adult, Jack stood 5 feet 11 and weighed 210. He batted and threw right-handed, and from an early age was pushed to choose sports over typical adolescent shenanigans, recalling that “[m]y parents figured it was a lot better for me to be playing ball than run the risk of getting into some kind of mischief.”2 Wilson elaborated a bit more for sportswriter Carl Felker:

“You see, my father is a red-hot fan, [and m

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Jack Wilson

Biography

Jack Wilson, a professional baseball shortstop, spent the majority of his career in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Born on December 29, 1977, in Westlake Village, California, Wilson attended Thousand Oaks High School, where he excelled in baseball. His talent on the field caught the attention of scouts, leading to his selection by the St. Louis Cardinals in the ninth round of the 1998 MLB Draft.

Wilson began his professional career in the minor leagues, where he honed his skills and developed a reputation for his defensive prowess. In 2000, he was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates, a move that would define much of his MLB career. Wilson made his major league debut with the Pirates on April 3, 2001. His rookie season showcased his defensive abilities, and he quickly became known for his strong arm and quick reflexes at shortstop.

Throughout his tenure with the Pirates, Wilson was recognized for his defensive skills, earning a reputation as one of the league's top shortstops. In 2004, he had a standout season

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