Brian Patrick Wilson (born March 16, 1982 in
Londonderry, New Hampshire) is a relief pitcher for
the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball.
Wilson made his major league debut on April 23,
2006, against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field.
In his debut, Wilson pitched two innings,
surrendering two hits and no runs while striking out
three batters.
Wilson competed with Armando Benitez for the closer
role in spring training 2007, but Wilson's 7.71 ERA
caused the Giants to send Wilson back to the minors.
After spending much of the 2007 season in AAA
Fresno, Wilson was called up in August. He was
immediately used as the Giants' setup man, and was
promoted to closer in September when Brad Hennessey
began to struggle. Wilson converted six of his seven
save opportunities and is expected to compete with
Brad Hennessey and Tyler Walker for the closer role
in 2008.
