College
After attending Fountain Valley High School (graduating in 1998), Wilson played at Santa Ana Junior College where in 2000 he was named the MVP of the Orange Empire Conference, and awarded the California Junior College Co-Player of the Year award. Wilson played outfield, first base, starting pitcher, and relief pitcher at Loyola Marymount University during the 2001 season.
Wilson was drafted by the Rangers in the fifth round (141st overall) of the 2001 MLB Draft.
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