Brian Wilson

Quick Facts

Full Name	Brian Wilson
Occupation	Baseball Player
Date Of Birth	Mar 16, 1982(1982-03-16)
Age	42
Birthplace	Wincester
Country	United States
Birth City	Massachusetts
Horoscope	Pisces

Brian Wilson Biography

Brian Wilson is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on March 16, 1982 in Wincester, Massachusetts, United States. Relief pitcher famous for his bushy beard and quirky personality who won the World Series as a member of the San Francisco Giants in 2010. He was voted onto the National League All-Star team in 2008, 2010 and 2011.

He saved pitcher Randy Johnson‘s 300th career win in June 2009.

Wilson was born in Winchester, Massachusetts on March 16, 1982. While he was in second grade, he moved to Londonderry, New Hampshire. Today, he talks little of his childhood except to discuss his father, Mike Wilson, who was an Air Force veteran and a demanding perfectionist. During fall, he would have Brian bag leaves and bury them in the woods; and in winter, he would have Brian spend seven hours shoveling snow on weekends. Brian said in a 2011 interview, “I think that’s how you need to be raised. It’s not your friend, it’s your dad. And he’s going to be strict. And one day you’re going to understand why. And sometimes, it’s a little too late. They might pass away, and you might not get that chance to say thanks or understand why you did those things. But when you become a man, you understand why.”

Brian Patrick Wilson (born March 16, 1982) is a former American professional baseball relief pitcher. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers. He stands 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m) tall and weighs 205 pounds (93 kg). Wilson is known for his large black beard, which he began growing during the 2010 pennant race. Wilson’s entrance at home games accompanied by the song “Jump Around” was popular with fans. Wilson also portrayed Peterson, a pitcher in the movie Bottom of the 9th.

His father, Mike, was a U.S. Air Force veteran who died while Brian was in high school.

Brian Wilson Net Worth

Brian Wilson is one of the richest Baseball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Brian Wilson 's net worth $16 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was an honor roll student at Londonderry High School.

His beard inspired chants of “Fear the Beard” from Giants fans during the team’s 2010 World Series run.

The Giants faced the Texas Rangers in the World Series. Wilson appeared in three games, allowing no runs. He recorded the save in the series-clinching Game 5 as the Giants won their first World Series since 1954.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Brian Wilson Dating?

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Wilson competed for the closer role with Armando Benítez in 2007 spring training. After he struggled and posted a 7.71 ERA, the Giants optioned him to the minors to start the season. After building a 1–2 record, 2.10 ERA, 37 strikeouts, 24 walks, 11 saves, and ​34 ⁄3 innings pitched in 31 games with Fresno, Wilson was called up on August 11 when Jonathan Sánchez was demoted. He was initially used as the setup man for closer Brad Hennessey, but he took over as closer on September 11 when Hennessey lost the role due to ineffectiveness. He went on to pitch in 24 games, recording a 1–2 record, a 2.28 ERA, 18 strikeouts, six walks, ​23 ⁄3 innings pitched, and six saves.

Facts & Trivia

Brian Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Brian Wilson celebrates birthday on March 16 of every year.

On June 5, 2009, Wilson saved Randy Johnson’s 300th win. Johnson, searching for his 300th win, gave up one unearned run in six innings in Game 1 of a doubleheader against the Washington Nationals; the Giants had a 2–1 lead in the eighth inning. With runners on first and second for the Nationals and two outs, Wilson was called on to get the save. He walked Ryan Zimmerman to load the bases and bring up Adam Dunn. He then loaded the count against Dunn before throwing a called strike three to end the inning. Wilson then pitched a scoreless ninth, preserving the victory for Johnson. On September 24, with two outs and two strikes in the ninth inning and the Giants leading the Chicago Cubs by a 2–1 score, Wilson gave up a two-run home run to Jeff Baker. The loss hurt the Giants’ chances of reaching the playoffs. In 68 games, Wilson had a 5–6 record, a 2.74 ERA, 83 strikeouts, and 27 walks in ​72 ⁄3 innings pitched. He blew seven saves, but his 38 saves tied for third in the NL with Ryan Franklin’s total behind Heath Bell’s 42 and Francisco Cordero’s 39. He led the league in saves requiring four outs or more, with eight.

What type of schizophrenia does Brian Wilson have?

Wilson, 76, has battled mental illness for over 50 years and has been diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder and mild manic depression. He was also diagnosed in 1984 as a paranoid schizophrenic, with doctors finding evidence of brain damage from Wilson’s prolonged and excessive use of psychedelic drugs like LSD.

Why did Brian Wilson stop singing?

On board a flight from L.A. to Houston on December 23, 1964, Brian Wilson suffered a nervous breakdown that would prevent him from touring with The Beach Boys until 1983. “I felt I had no choice,” said Wilson of his decision to quit touring with the band.

Do Brian Wilson and Mike Love each other?

In Vanity Fair, Love acknowledged that: “For those who believe that Brian walks on water, I will always be the Antichrist.” Using the media as their battleground, Wilson has mocked Love’s singing voice and even gone as far as proclaiming: “ I don’t like Mike Love at all. I don’t like his attitude.

What happens to people with schizoaffective disorder?

Schizoaffective disorder symptoms may vary from person to person. People with the condition experience psychotic symptoms, such as hallucinations or delusions, as well as symptoms of a mood disorder — either bipolar type (episodes of mania and sometimes depression) or depressive type (episodes of depression).

What is the difference between schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder?

If you have schizophrenia, you may hear voices that aren’t real and see things that don’t exist. Schizoaffective disorder is a condition that can make you feel detached from reality and can affect your mood.