Walter Wilson (baseball)

American baseball player (1913–1994)

Baseball player

Walter Wilson

Pitcher
Born: (1913-11-24)November 24, 1913
Glenn, Georgia, U.S
Died: April 17, 1994(1994-04-17) (aged 80)
Bremen, Georgia, U.S.

Batted: Left

Threw: Right

MLB debut
April 17, 1945, for the Detroit Tigers
Last MLB appearance
September 10, 1945, for the Detroit Tigers
MLB statistics
Win–loss record| 1-3
Earned run average| 4.61
Strikeouts| 28
Stats at Baseball Reference
Teams

* Detroit Tigers (1945)

Career highlights and awards

* World Series champion (1945)

Walter Wood Wilson (November 24, 1913 – April 17, 1994) was an American professional baseball pitcher. He played one season in Major League Baseball for the Detroit Tigers in 1945. Listed at 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m), 190 lb., Wilson batted left-handed and threw right-handed. He was born in Glenn, Georgia.[1]

Wilson began his professional career with the Concord Weavers of the Class D North Carolina State league in 1939. Wilson was one of many players who only appeared in the majors during World War II. He posted a 1–3 record with a 4.61 ERA in 25 appearances for Detroit, including four starts, giving up 40 runs (four unearned) on 76 hits and 35 walks while striking out 28 in 70.1 innings of work. He was on the Tigers roster for the 1945 World Series but did not appear in any game. After the 1945 season, he spent two more years in the minor leagues.

Wilson died in Bremen, Georgia, aged 80, and was buried in Glenn Cemetery in his hometown.

## References

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1. ^ "Walter Wilson". Baseball Reference. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved June 26, 2022.

## External links

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* Career statistics from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
* Retrosheet

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Detroit Tigers 1945 World Series champions

1 Bob Swift
2 Ed Mierkowicz
3 Eddie Mayo
4 Rudy York
5 Hank Greenberg
6 Roy Cullenbine
7 Joe Hoover
8 Doc Cramer
9 Paul Richards
10 Tommy Bridges
11 Dizzy Trout
12 John McHale
14 Jim Tobin
15 Les Mueller
16 Hal Newhouser (AL MVP)
17 Zeb Eaton
18 Stubby Overmire
19 Al Benton
20 Billy Pierce
21 Art Houtteman
22 Bob Maier
23 Hack Miller
24 Walter Wilson
25 George Caster
26 Chuck Hostetler
27 Jimmy Outlaw
28 Skeeter Webb
30 Red Borom
34 Hub Walker
35 Virgil Trucks
36 Prince Oana

Manager
32 Steve O'Neill
Coaches
31 Art Mills

Regular season

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