Wheezer Dell

Born: 6/11/1886 in Tuscarora, NV, USA

Died: 8/24/1966 in Lone Pine, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-04-22 | Final Game: 1917-07-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: William George Dell

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Biography

Wheezer Dell, born in 1886, was a notable pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1912 to 1917. Throughout his career, Dell established himself as a reliable arm on the mound, finishing with a record of 19-23 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.55. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he recorded 198 strikeouts over the course of his playing years. In addition to his strikeout prowess, he also contributed to his team's success by notching 3 saves, showcasing his versatility in high-pressure situations. Dell's playing era was marked by a transition in the game, as baseball was beginning to evolve with changes in strategy and player dynamics. While not one of the most celebrated pitchers of his time, his consistent performance and ability to keep runs off the board earned him respect among his contemporaries. With a pitching style that emphasized control and precision, Dell left a lasting impression on the game, contributing to the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball history. His career spanned a formative period in the sport, and though he may not be a household name today, his contributions on the mound were significant during his playing days.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
10.0	10.0	0	2.0	1.0	0	0	1.0	0	0	0	0.200	0.200	0.300	0.500

Pitching

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA
5.0	0	0	3.0	2.0	0	0	0.0	37.0	16.0	12.0	3.0	0	0	3.95

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1925	7.0	7.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
1926	3.0	3.0	0	2.0	1.0	0	0	1.0	0	0	0	0.667	0.667	1.000	1.667

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching

Season	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA
1925	4.0	0	0	2.0	1.0	0	0	0.0	26.0	12.0	8.0	1.0	0	0	3.72
1926	1.0	0	0	1.0	1.0	0	0	0.0	11.0	4.0	4.0	2.0	0	0	4.50

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
19	23	92	44	21	6	3	430.3	367	122	10	171	198	2.55	0

Career ERA 2.55 vs. league average 2.92 across their career seasons — 12.7% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1912	STL	NL	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	2.3	3	3	3	0	11.57	—	-
1915	BRO	NL	11	10	40	24	12	4	1	215.0	166	56	100	94	2.34	2.90 (+19%)	-2574.4
1916	BRO	NL	8	9	32	16	9	2	1	155.0	143	39	43	76	2.26	2.78 (+19%)	1239.8
1917	BRO	NL	0	4	17	4	0	0	1	58.0	55	24	25	28	3.72	2.69 (-39%)	-1021.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
92	126	5	15	2	0	0	12	0	5	42	0.119	0.165	0.135	0.300	-436.2

Career AVG .119 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 53.1% below league average.

Career OBP .165 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 48.3% below league average.

Career SLG .135 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 59.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.300 vs. league average 0.655 across their career seasons — 54.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1912	STL	NL	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1915	BRO	NL	40	66	4	10	2	9	4	24	0.152	.250 (-40%)	.318 (-37%)	.332 (-45%)	.651 (-41%)	-436.2
1916	BRO	NL	32	44	1	4	0	3	1	14	0.091	—	—	—	—	0.0
1917	BRO	NL	17	16	0	1	0	0	0	4	0.062	—	—	—	—	0.0