Jim Wilson (first baseman)

Wilson attended Oregon State University where he played both baseball and football for the Beavers. In 1982, he set school records in home runs and slugging percentage. He was inducted into the school's athletics hall of fame in 2003.^[1]

He was selected by the Cleveland Indians in the 2nd round of the 1982 Major League Baseball draft,^[2] and played four games for the Indians in 1985.

He was released by the Indians following the 1986 season. After a brief tour in the Minnesota Twins organization, Wilson signed as a free agent with the Seattle Mariners on March 1, 1988, playing five games for them in the 1989 season.

In 1990, Wilson played in six games for the Fukuoka Daiei Hawks in the Japanese Pacific League. He returned to North America, playing in the minor leagues, Mexican League, and independent leagues until 1994, when he retired.

After his playing days were over, Wilson became a high school and legion coach and sportscaster, based in Vancouver, Washington. He is the color commentator for the Oregon State Beavers football team, working alongside longtime OSU radio voice Mike Parker. He also broadcasts all home OSU baseball games with Parker.

• Jim Wilson Statistics on Baseball Almanac

• Career statistics from Baseball Reference · Fangraphs  · Baseball Reference (Minors) · Retrosheet  · Baseball Almanac