Amateur career Wilson attended
Wesleyan Christian Academy in
High Point, North Carolina, and
Clemson University, where he played
college baseball for the
Clemson Tigers. In 2015, he played
collegiate summer baseball with the
Wareham Gatemen of the
Cape Cod Baseball League.
Milwaukee Brewers The
Milwaukee Brewers selected Wilson in the 17th round, with the 501st overall selection, of the
2016 MLB draft. He made his professional debut for the rookie–level
Helena Brewers, hitting .318 in 62 games. In 2017, Wilson split the year between the Single–A
Wisconsin Timber Rattlers and High–A
Carolina Mudcats, batting a cumulative .254/.323/.378 with eight
home runs and 53
runs batted in (RBIs) across 112 total games. Wilson spent the 2018 season back in Carolina, apart from a 12-game audition for the Double–A
Biloxi Shuckers. In 105 games for the Mudcats, he slashed .274/.330/.447 with 13 home runs and 62 RBI. Wilson spent the 2019 season with Double–A Biloxi, playing in 127 games and hitting .232/.324/.416 with a career–high 19 home runs, 58 RBIs, and 12
stolen bases. He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the
COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, when Wilson was playing for the
Nashville Sounds, he developed a blood clot in his right shoulder. In 70 games, he had batted .267/.354/.548 with 16 home runs and 35 RBI. After having surgery, he played in the
Arizona Fall League that year. Wilson returned to Nashville in 2022, playing in 118 games and batting .228/.297/.358 with 11 home runs, 54 RBIs, and a career–high 17 stolen bases. He elected free agency following the season on November 10, 2022.
Philadelphia Phillies On January 11, 2023, Wilson signed a minor league contract with the
Philadelphia Phillies organization. In 100 games for the Triple–A
Lehigh Valley IronPigs, he hit .260/.361/.524 with 25 home runs, 69 RBI, and 23 stolen bases. On August 6, Wilson was selected to the
40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time. He made his first career start on August 9,
hitting a home run during his first career at bat. In eight games for the Phillies in his rookie campaign, Wilson went 5–for–16 (.313) with one home run, two RBI, and three stolen bases. Wilson was optioned to Triple–A Lehigh Valley to begin the 2024 season. On July 12, 2024, Wilson was recalled to the major leagues upon the release of
Whit Merrifield. On August 15, Wilson hit for the cycle, becoming the tenth Phillie to do so, and the first rookie in Phillies history. The triple was the first of his career, in his 24th game. Wilson was
designated for assignment by Philadelphia on January 20, 2026.
Baltimore Orioles On January 22, 2026, Wilson was claimed off waivers by the
Baltimore Orioles. He was designated for assignment following the acquisition of
Bryan Ramos on February 1. Wilson cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-A
Norfolk Tides on February 6. On April 13, Baltimore selected Wilson's contract following an injury to
Ryan Mountcastle. == Personal life ==