Gary Morris Wilson (born January 1, 1970) is an American former

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. He played part of one season in

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(MLB) for the

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in 1995.

Career

Wilson was drafted by the Pirates in the 18th round of the

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. Wilson played his first professional season with their Class A (Short Season)

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and Class A

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in 1995, and split his last season between their Triple-A

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and the

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' Triple-A

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in 1998.

References

1970 births Living people American expatriate baseball players in Canada Augusta Pirates players Baseball players from Humboldt County, California Calgary Cannons players Carolina Mudcats players Major League Baseball pitchers Nashville Sounds players People from Arcata, California Pittsburgh Pirates players Sacramento State Hornets baseball players Salem Buccaneers players Salt Lake Buzz players Welland Pirates players Alaska Goldpanners of Fairbanks players {{US-baseball-pitcher-1970s-stub