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NameVance Wilson
First NameVance
Last NameWilson
OccupationBaseball Coach
BirthdayMarch 17
Birth Year1973
Place of BirthMesa
Home TownArizona
Birth CountryUnited States
Birth SignPisces
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SpouseNot Known
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Vance Wilson Biography

Vance Wilson is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Coach who was born on March 17, 1973 in Mesa, Arizona, United States.

The New York Mets selected Wilson in the 44th round of the 1993 Major League Baseball Draft, and the catcher signed with the team the following summer after finishing his college career.

Wilson was a high school standout at Red Mountain High School in Arizona, and continued his hometown success at Mesa Community College, where he was tagged as a Junior College All-American in 1994.

Vance Allen Wilson (born March 17, 1973) is an American former professional baseball catcher and current coach. He is the third base coach for the Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played all or part of eight seasons in MLB. Listed at 5’11” tall and 215 pounds, he batted and threw right-handed during his career.

Vance Wilson Net Worth

Vance is one of the richest Baseball Coach from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Vance Wilson's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)

Net Worth$5 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeBaseball Coach
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

In Detroit, Wilson once again found himself behind another perennial All-Star, this time backing up Iván Rodríguez. During the latter half of 2005, Wilson had a short starting stint, calling 22 games for the Tigers with Rodríguez on the disabled list and ineligible list.

The reserve catcher appeared in a career-high 96 games for the Mets in 2003, notching career-highs of 8 home runs and 39 RBI. However, Wilson was hampered by injuries towards the end of the 2004 season, and the Mets dealt him to the Detroit Tigers on January 5, 2005, for second baseman Anderson Hernández.

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Wilson finally began to play regularly with the Mets in late 2001, assuming the role of back-up catcher behind perennial National League All-Star Mike Piazza. Used as a pinch hitter and occasional spot-starter, Wilson’s greatest value to the Mets was as a defensive replacement who could prevent runners from stealing bases (something Piazza struggled with). From 2001-04, Wilson ranked amongst the top three National League catchers for lowest opposing stolen base percentage.

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He started 2006 on the bench as the Tigers began the race for the American League crown. During the summer, he signed a two-year extension with the Tigers.

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After five arduous and injury riddled seasons in the Mets minor-league system, Wilson made his major-league debut on April 24, 1999, as a defensive replacement against the Chicago Cubs. Wilson’s immediate tenure in New York was short-lived however, and he began the 2000 and 2001 seasons with Triple-A Norfolk.

In 2007, he tore a muscle in his right forearm during the last week of spring training and was expected to be on the disabled list for the first half of the season. He reinjured his arm in early June during a rehab assignment. It required Tommy John surgery, ending his season. Minor leaguer Mike Rabelo replaced Wilson as the back-up catcher.

Facts & Trivia

Vance Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Coach. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Vance Wilson celebrates birthday on March 17 of every year.

Wilson was expected to be ready for the 2008 season. However, Wilson suffered yet another injury during his rehabilitation during the winter months. He suffered from Plantar fasciitis, which is an inflammation in the ligament that connects the heel bone to the toes. After Rodriguez was traded to the New York Yankees, utility player Brandon Inge took over as the team’s starting catcher in Wilson’s absence. Rabelo was traded to the Florida Marlins, leaving the backup catching duties to Dane Sardinha.

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