Jack Wilson (infielder)

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A shock. I really don't know what to feel. I'm definitely going to miss it. I definitely loved it there — aside from the record. The city of Pittsburgh is a perfect place to raise my family.

Jack Wilson, Associated Press: July 30, 2009. [6]

He won a Fielding Bible Award for his defensive excellence at shortstop during the season. [7]

In November 2009, Jack Wilson re-signed with the Seattle Mariners for 2-years, $10 million. [8]

Atlanta Braves

2011 season

On August 31, 2011, Wilson was traded to the Atlanta Braves for a player to be named later. [9] On January 13, 2012, the Braves announced they re-signed him to a 1-year 1M plus 500K bonuses for games played.

On August 31, 2012, the Braves released Wilson.

Retirement

Wilson announced his retirement on September 25, 2012. [10]

Coaching career

Wilson was the head coach at his alma mater, Thousand Oaks High School, from 2017 to 2021 where he went 98-30-1.

He has held several positions coaching national amateur talent with USA Baseball.

Wilson was named the hitting coach for the Mankato MoonDogs for the 2021 season.

Wilson was named an assistant coach at Grand Canyon University on July 10, 2022, under new Lopes head coach Gregg Wallis. [11]

Personal

Jack married his wife Julie in 1999. The couple has three children: Jacob, Jaidyn Faith and Jersi Grace. [11]

Jacob plays baseball at Grand Canyon and was a 2022 Golden Spikes Award semifinalist and a member of the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team.

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References

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  2. Stalter, Anthony (June 15, 2009). "Five MLB trades that don't need to happen". The Scores Report. Retrieved July 31, 2009.
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Jack Wilson
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Wilson with the Atlanta Braves
Grand Canyon Antelopes
Shortstop / Coach
Born: (1977-12-29) December 29, 1977 (age 44)
Westlake Village, California
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 3, 2001, for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Last MLB appearance
July 13, 2012, for the Atlanta Braves