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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: LeftThrew: 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.

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

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

External links

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

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