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Name Team Age
Joe Wilson Retired (1997, Age 39) Died (2026, Age 68)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 1, Pick 14
(1976)		 2B R/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Don Newcombe League 0 15 years (56 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B  C+ A-
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
B  B  B 
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
B- A- B-
Endurance Velocity Control
B- D  D-
Leadership   Mentor vs RHP   Mentor vs LHP  
C+ A+ A+
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
D  0 4/26/1958
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
0 1 2
Alt Pos (SS) Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---)
F  (0.5 %) F  (0.0 %) F  (0.0 %)

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Year League Award
1982NLRookie of the Year
1985NLAll Star Reserve (2B)
1986NLAll Star Reserve (2B)
1987NLAll Star Starter (2B)
1988NLGold Glove (2B)
1992NLAll Star Reserve (2B)
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1997-11-01Joe Wilson has retired from the Chicago Cubs
1997-05-15The Chicago Cubs have promoted Joe Smith to the major league team. The Chicago Cubs have promoted Joe Roetz to the major league team. The Chicago Cubs have designated Joe Wilson for assignment. The Chicago Cubs have sent Bob Taylor to the minors.
1994-05-29Joe Wilson of the Chicago Cubs is injured and is expected to be out 9 days.
1993-07-05Joe Wilson of the Chicago Cubs is injured and is expected to be out 33 days.
1991-09-26Joe Wilson of the Chicago Cubs is injured and is expected to be out 31 days.
1990-05-26Joe Wilson of the Chicago Cubs is injured and is expected to be out 18 days.
1989-06-12Joe Wilson of the Chicago Cubs is injured and is expected to be out 13 days.
1988-05-14Joe Wilson of the Chicago Cubs is injured and is expected to be out 43 days.
1984-09-03Joe Wilson of the Chicago Cubs is injured and is expected to be out 27 days.
1983-04-28Joe Wilson of the Chicago Cubs is injured and is expected to be out 30 days.
1982-03-25A trade has been completed between the Chicago Cubs and the New York Pride. The New York Pride receive Miguel Arndt from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for Joe Wilson, Draft Pick 1983 Round 1 NYA (Hugh Walker).