Highball Wilson Explained

Highball Wilson
Position:Pitcher
Bats:Unknown
Throws:Right
Birth Date:August 9, 1878
Birth Place:Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Death Place:Havre De Grace, Maryland, U.S.
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:September 13
Debutyear:1899
Debutteam:Cleveland Spiders
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:May 17
Finalyear:1904
Finalteam:Washington Senators
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Win–loss record
Stat1value:14–27
Stat3label:Strikeouts
Stat3value:86
Stat2label:Earned run average
Stat2value:3.29
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Howard Paul "Highball" Wilson (August 9, 1878 – October 16, 1934) was an American professional baseball pitcher. He played all or parts of four seasons in Major League Baseball, including a stint on the infamous 1899 Cleveland Spiders.

Wilson made just one appearance for the Spiders, pitching a complete game and losing. He spent the 1900 and 1901 seasons with the Norwich Witches of the Connecticut State League, then resurfaced with the Philadelphia Athletics in 1902. During his brief stint in the A's rotation, he compiled a 7–5 record, helping the team to the American League pennant.

In 1903, he pitched for the Washington Senators, posting a 3.31 ERA but losing 18 games for a bad team. His career ended the following season.