Floyd Wicker

Former Major League Baseball player

What is Floyd Wicker known for?

Floyd Euliss Wicker, born on September 12, 1943 in Burlington, North Carolina, is a notable alumni from Walter M. Williams High School. Following his high school years, he furthered his education at East Carolina University. Wicker, an American former professional baseball outfielder, had an impressive stature, standing 6 feet 2 inches and weighing 175 pounds. He batted with his left and threw with his right.

Wicker's professional career spanned from 1961 to 1971, during which he played for the St. Louis Cardinals, Montreal Expos, Milwaukee Brewers, and the San Francisco Giants. A two-year break in this period was due to military service. Wicker made his Major League Baseball debut on June 23, 1968, playing for the St. Louis Cardinals, and his last appearance was on July 7, 1971, for the San Francisco Giants.

Over his career, Wicker achieved a batting average of .159, with 18 recorded hits in 113 at-bats, and 6 runs batted in. His only MLB home run was a two-run shot during his tenure with the Milwaukee Brewers on September 26, 1970. This success helped Milwaukee defeat the Chicago White Sox, resulting in a 9-5 victory.

For further information on his career, you can visit Baseball Reference.