Gary Wilson (second baseman)

James Garrett Wilson (January 12, 1879 – May 1, 1969) was a professional baseball player. He appeared in two games in Major League Baseball as a second baseman for the Boston Americans during the 1902 season. Listed at 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m), 168 lb., Wilson batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland.

Gary Wilson
Second baseman
Born: (1879-01-12)January 12, 1879
Baltimore, Maryland
Died: May 1, 1969(1969-05-01) (aged 90)
Randallstown, Maryland
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 27, 1902, for the Boston Americans
Last MLB appearance
September 29, 1902, for the Boston Americans
MLB statistics
Batting average.125
RBI1
Hits1
Teams

Wilson was 23 years old when he entered the majors in 1902 with the Americans, appearing in place of regular second baseman Hobe Ferris on the last two days of the regular season. Wilson was a .182 hitter (2-for-11) with one RBI and did not hit for extra bases or score a run.

In addition to his brief major league career, Wilson had an extensive career in minor league baseball. He played fourteen seasons in the minors, from 1897 until 1910, playing for various teams in New England and New York.

Wilson died in Randallstown, Maryland, at the age of 90.

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