Duane Lewis Wilson (June 29, 1934 – November 9, 2021) was an American professional baseball player.

Duane Wilson
Pitcher
Born: (1934-06-29)June 29, 1934
Wichita, Kansas, U.S.
Died: November 9, 2021(2021-11-09) (aged 87)
Wichita, Kansas, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
July 3, 1958, for the Boston Red Sox
Last MLB appearance
July 12, 1958, for the Boston Red Sox
MLB statistics
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average5.68
Strikeouts3
Teams

A pitcher, he appeared in two games in Major League Baseball for the Boston Red Sox during the 1958 season. Listed at 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m), 185 pounds (84 kg), he batted and threw left-handed.

Wilson signed with the Red Sox in 1952 and was in his seventh season in the club's farm system when he was recalled on July 3, 1958. In two games, both starts, Wilson posted a 5.68 ERA in 613 innings pitched, giving up five runs (four earned) on 10 hits and seven walks while striking out three. He did not have a decision.

In his first start, on July 3 against the Baltimore Orioles, Wilson allowed only one unearned run in six full innings, although he surrendered eight hits and walked five. Baltimore won 7–5 in 15 innings.[1]

However, in his second appearance nine days later, Wilson was treated roughly by the Chicago White Sox, getting only one out in the first inning of a 13–5 loss (charged to his successor on the Boston mound, Mike Fornieles) and surrendering four earned runs on two hits and two bases on balls.[2]

Wilson then returned to minor league baseball for the remainder of his career. He left baseball after the 1959 season.

Wilson died in Wichita on November 9, 2021, at the age of 87.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Baltimore Orioles 7, Boston Red Sox 5". Retrosheet. July 3, 1958. Retrieved November 20, 2021.
  2. ^ "Chicago White Sox 13, Boston Red Sox 5 (2)". Retrosheet. July 12, 1958. Retrieved November 20, 2021.
  3. ^ "Duane Lewis Wilson". Wichita Eagle. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
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