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Where is Jack Wilson now?
Wilson announced his retirement on September 25, 2012. Wilson was named the hitting coach for the Mankato MoonDogs before the 2021 season. He is currently the Varsity Head Coach for the Thousand Oaks High School Baseball Team, in Thousand Oaks, California.
Who are the only two switch hitters in MLB history that hit for 500 home runs?
Eddie Murray The only switch-hitter to smack 500 home runs and compile 3,000 hits, Eddie Murray was certainly a dynamic hitter. Murray enjoyed a long career that spanned 21 years. He played for six different franchises, but his best years came with the Baltimore Orioles.
What was Chipper Jones salary?
13 million USD (2012)
Chipper Jones/Salary
What college did Jack Wilson come from?
After two seasons at Oxnard (Calif.) College, Wilson batted . 265 and collected 1,294 hits over 12 seasons for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Seattle Mariners and Atlanta Braves, including an All-Star campaign in 2004.
When were the Pittsburgh Pirates good?
The Pirates were among the best teams in baseball in the early 1900s, winning three consecutive National League pennants from 1901 to 1903 and participating in the first modern World Series ever played, which they lost to Boston.
What are the stats in baseball?
Batting average, RBIs, and home runs are the most commonly referenced batting statistics. To this day, a player who leads the league in these three statistics is referred to as the “Triple Crown” winner. For pitchers, wins, ERA, and strikeouts are the most often cited traditional statistics.
When did Jack Wilson join the Atlanta Braves?
On November 2009, Jack Wilson re-signed with the Seattle Mariners for 2-years, $10 million. On August 31, 2011, Wilson was traded to the Atlanta Braves for a player to be named later. On January 13, 2012 the Braves announced they re-signed him to a 1-year 1M plus 500K bonuses for games played.
Who is Jack Wilson in Major League Baseball?
Jack Wilson (infielder) Jack Eugene Wilson (born December 29, 1977) is a former American professional baseball shortstop in Major League Baseball.
When was Jack Wilson traded to the Mariners?
July 29, 2009: Traded by the Pittsburgh Pirates with Ian Snell to the Seattle Mariners for Brett Lorin (minors), Aaron Pribanic (minors), Nathan Adcock, Ronny Cedeno and Jeff Clement. August 31, 2011: Traded by the Seattle Mariners to the Atlanta Braves for a player to be named later.
When was Jack Wilson drafted to the Cardinals?
June 2, 1998: Drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 9th round of the 1998 amateur draft. Player signed June 3, 1998. July 29, 2000: Traded by the St. Louis Cardinals to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Jason Christiansen.