Bobby Wilson is a former professional baseball player who played as a catcher for various teams in the Major League Baseball (MLB). He was born on April 8, 1983, in Dunedin, Florida, and attended St. Petersburg College before being drafted by the Los Angeles Angels in the 48th round of the 2002 MLB draft.
Wilson made his MLB debut with the Angels in 2008 and played for them until 2012. During his time with the Angels, he served as a backup catcher and played in a total of 191 games, hitting .208 with 9 home runs and 46 RBIs. He also played for the Angels' minor league affiliates, including the Salt Lake Bees and the Arkansas Travelers.
In 2013, Wilson signed with the New York Yankees and played for their Triple-A affiliate, the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders. He was called up to the Yankees in August of that year and played in 12 games, hitting .200 with 1 RBI.
After his brief stint with the Yankees, Wilson signed with the Texas Rangers in 2014 and played for them until 2016. He played in a total of 111 games for the Rangers, hitting .241 with 6 home runs and 26 RBIs. He also played for the Rangers' minor league affiliates, including the Round Rock Express and the Frisco RoughRiders.
In 2017, Wilson signed with the Tampa Bay Rays and played for them until 2018. He played in a total of 59 games for the Rays, hitting .233 with 3 home runs and 18 RBIs. He also played for the Rays' minor league affiliate, the Durham Bulls.
Wilson's final season in the MLB was in 2019, when he played for the Detroit Tigers. He played in a total of 15 games for the Tigers, hitting .095 with 1 RBI. He also played for the Tigers' minor league affiliate, the Toledo Mud Hens.
Throughout his career, Wilson was known for his defensive skills as a catcher, including his ability to block pitches and throw out baserunners. He was also known for his leadership and work ethic, and was often praised by his coaches and teammates for his professionalism and dedication to the game.
After retiring from baseball, Wilson became a coach and instructor, working with young players to help them develop their skills and reach their potential. He also remained involved in the baseball community, participating in charity events and other activities to support the sport and its fans.
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