PRESTON
WILSON
OF
Ht/Wt
6’2’’,
220 lbs
Bats/Throws
R /
R
Experience
10
years
Debut
May 7, 1998
Born
Jul 19, 1974
(51 yrs)
Bamberg, South Carolina
Hometown
Bamberg, South Carolina
Drafted
Drafted by NY Mets in 1992 (1/9).
Season Stats
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| GP Games Played
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AB At Bats
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R Runs
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H Hits
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2B Doubles
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3B Triples
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HR Home Runs
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RBI Runs Batted In
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BB Walks
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SO Strikeouts
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SB Stolen Bases
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CS Caught Stealing
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AVG Batting Average
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OBP On-Base Percentage
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SLG Slugging Percentage
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OPS On-Base Plus Slugging
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Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
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| 2007-06-26 |
Transferred from the 15-day DL to the 60-day DL (knee injury).
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| 2007-05-06 |
Knee injury, 15-day DL.
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| 2007-01-29 |
Re-signed by the St. Louis Cardinals to a one-year contract.
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| 2006-11-03 |
Filed for free agency.
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| 2006-08-18 |
Signed as a free agent by the St. Louis Cardinals.
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Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NL | Players Choice Awards - Rookie of the Year Rookie of the Year | 1999 |
| MLB | Named to the All-Star Game Named to the All-Star Game | 2003 |
Scouting Report
Had the rare, tremendous combination of both speed and power. His quick swing and mammoth forearms allowed him to pummel the ball to all fields, or to bear down to go the other way with two strikes. Really did not know the strike zone; he saw the ball and, well, sometimes hit the ball. His arm did not put any fear into the hearts of base-runners. In fact, his overall defensive game allowed for many extra bases.
Long Range Potential: Inconsistent, toolsy outfielder.
