Craig Wilson
| AB | 2010 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .262 |
| OBP | .353 |
| SLG | .474 |
| HR | 99 |
- Full name Craig Alan Wilson
- Born 11/30/1976 in Fountain Valley, CA
- Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 225 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Marina
- Debut 04/22/2001
- Drafted in the 2nd round (47th overall) by the Toronto Blue Jays in 1995.
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Wilson has hit with power ever since the Pirates acquired him, homering every 17 at-bats during his four years in the system. He broke through last season, slamming an organization-best 33 homers for Triple-A Nashville. He's strong enough to the hit the ball out of the park to all fields and generates his power with an effortless swing. A typical laid-back Southern Californian, he handles the ups and downs of baseball better than most players. Wilson has trouble handling breaking and offspeed pitches, often chasing them out of the strike zone. He's a subpar catcher with a long throwing motion, perhaps an offshoot of reconstructive elbow surgery in 1998. Wilson also isn't mobile behind the plate and his game-calling abilities have been brought into question, making many believe he's better suited for first base. Wilson will see more time at first base and perhaps left field with Jason Kendall firmly entrenched ahead of him. Despite his 2000 performance, Wilson needs more minor league at-bats and time to find a new position, which means another trip to Nashville. He might be best off as a DH in the American League.
