- Full name Travis Wilson
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Wilson nearly made Atlanta's 2001 roster after hitting .415 in spring training. He continued to produce at an impressive rate during a one-month stint at Greenville before hitting the wall at Richmond. Wilson's greatest strength is his versatility, which allows him to play first, second and third base as well as the corner outfield positions. He also can be an aggressive hitter who makes the ball jump off his bat, resulting in line drives to all fields. A former fast-pitch softball player from New Zealand, Wilson possesses minimal patience and little idea of the strike zone. Triple-A pitchers took advantage of those weaknesses, which will cost him a shot in the big leagues if he doesn't improve. Another stint in Richmond is on Wilson's agenda for the 2002 campaign. -