Hack Wilson
#57
AT Center Field
1923—1934
Center Field
BORN
April 26, 1900, in Ellwood City, PA
BATS / THROWS
Right / Right
HT / WT
5-6 / 190
MLB DEBUT
September 29, 1923
FINAL GAME
August 25, 1934
PRIMARY TEAM
Chicago Cubs
.307
BATTING AVERAGE
1461
HITS
38.7
WAR
.395
ON-BASE PCT
244
HOME RUNS
36.0
WAR7
.545
SLUGGING
.940
ON-BASE + SLUGGING
4.7
WAR PER SEASON
Had an 18-inch neck but only size 5 shoes. Challenged Ruth’s slugging records by belting 58 homers. Drove in an insane 190 runs (or so).
Compared to Hall of Fame Center Fielders
| CAREER | LONG PEAK | PRIME | SHORT PEAK | JAWS | WAR PER | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Wilson |
38.7 |
36.0 |
30.0 |
19.8 |
37.4 |
4.7 |
|
AVERAGE HALL OF FAMER |
74.6 |
45.7 |
33.5 |
22.8 |
60.2 |
5.4 |
Where Does Hack Wilson Rank
Among Center Fielders?
| RANKING | CAREER | LONG PEAK | PRIME | SHORT PEAK | JAWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
57 |
57 |
34 |
24 |
35 |
51 |
|
EGG RANKING |
WAR |
WAR7 |
WAR 5 CONSECUTIVE |
WAR3 |
JAWS |