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Scouting Report Power: 17Batting: 64Speed: 97Contact: 43Patience: 20Download

Positions:  OF-2031, DH-28

Full Name:  Willie James Wilson
Born:  Jul 9,1955  in  Montgomery, Alabama
Height:  6-3  Weight:  195  Bats:  Both  Throws:  Right
High School:  Summit (Summit, New Jersey)  "Hilltoppers"
College:  None

Drafted:  Selected by Los Angeles Dodgers in 16th Round (379th overall) of 1974 amateur entry draft (June-Reg)  ... Selected by Kansas City Royals in 1st Round (18th overall) of 1974 amateur entry draft (June-Reg)  (Signing Bonus: $90,000)


  • 70+ Stolen Bases in Pro Ball  4x 1975,1977,1979-1980
  • Batting Champion  AL 1982
  • First Round Draft Pick  1974 (#18)
  • Gold Glove Award  AL (OF) 1980
  • League MVP - Minors  Midwest League 1975
  • Major League All-Star Game  2x 1982-1983
  • Player of the Month  1x Sep-1981 (AL)
  • Player of the Week  1x Aug-26-1979
  • Same Franchise for 15 Years  Kansas City Royals
  • Silver Slugger Award  2x AL (OF) 1980,1982
  • Switch-hit Homers in Same Game  1x
  • World Series Champion  KC 1985

  • Signed by Scout:  Al Diez

    MLB Debut:  Sep 4,1976

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     Awards (10)

    1979AL MVP (Voting Rank: #17)
     
    1980AL Silver Slugger Award (OF)
    1980AL Gold Glove Award (OF)
    1980AL MVP (Voting Rank: #4)
     
    1982AL Silver Slugger Award (OF)
    1982AL MVP (Voting Rank: #15)
    1982Played in MLB All-Star Game
     
    1983Played in MLB All-Star Game
     
    1984AL MVP (Voting Rank: #10)
     
    2000Hall of Fame Ballot Voting (10 votes - 2%)
    Awards Notes:  Includes Major League Baseball Awards since 1903 and other league awards since 1993. Awards include trophies, all-star selections, trophy voting record and hall-of-fame voting histories. Awards are generally updated once a year.