Travis Wilson (softballer)
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Travis David Wilson is a current member of the Black Socks
, New Zealand's national softball
. He first played for the Black Socks in 1994 and was an integral part of their World Championship winning team in Midland, Michigan in 1996.
Following this tournament Wilson was scouted by the Atlanta Braves
where he played for seven seasons, most of which were spent at the Triple-A level. He was a multiple minor league All Star and was put on the Braves 40 man roster after leading the Arizona Fall League
in hitting in 2001. Wilson finished his Baseball career in 2004 with a season in the Cincinnati Reds
farm system.
In 2005 Wilson returned to New Zealand where he worked for three years with the New Zealand national cricket team as their Specialist Fielding Coach and Video Analyst. He is currently working with the Kansas City Royals
as a coach and scout in their farm system.
Black Socks
The Black Socks are the New Zealand national men's softball team. They won the World Championships in 1976 , 1984, 1996, 2000 and 2004...
, New Zealand's national softball
Softball
Softball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of 10 to 14 players. It is a direct descendant of baseball although there are some key differences: softballs are larger than baseballs, and the pitches are thrown underhand rather than overhand...
. He first played for the Black Socks in 1994 and was an integral part of their World Championship winning team in Midland, Michigan in 1996.
Following this tournament Wilson was scouted by the Atlanta Braves
Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997....
where he played for seven seasons, most of which were spent at the Triple-A level. He was a multiple minor league All Star and was put on the Braves 40 man roster after leading the Arizona Fall League
Arizona Fall League
The Arizona Fall League is an off-season league owned and operated by Major League Baseball which operates during the fall in Arizona, United States at five spring training complexes...
in hitting in 2001. Wilson finished his Baseball career in 2004 with a season in the Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
farm system.
In 2005 Wilson returned to New Zealand where he worked for three years with the New Zealand national cricket team as their Specialist Fielding Coach and Video Analyst. He is currently working with the Kansas City Royals
Kansas City Royals
The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From 1973 to the present, the Royals have played in Kauffman Stadium...
as a coach and scout in their farm system.