Doc Dennis

Born: 2/10/1918 in Nashville, TN, USA

Died: 3/6/2001 in Nashville, TN, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Wesley Lewis Dennis

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Biography

Doc Dennis, born in 1918, is an active professional baseball player known for his versatility as a position player. Over his career, he has appeared in 246 games, showcasing his skills at the plate with 218 hits, 13 home runs, and 132 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .250. His ability to contribute in various aspects of the game is evident not only in his offensive statistics but also in his base running, where he has recorded 2 stolen bases. Playing in a modern era characterized by advanced analytics and heightened competition, Dennis is a valuable asset to his team, demonstrating a keen eye for hitting and the ability to drive in runs when needed. As he continues his career, he remains a significant figure in the game, contributing to the excitement and dynamic nature of contemporary baseball. Dennis’s journey reflects the evolution of the sport, as he adapts to the ever-changing landscape of Major League Baseball while leaving his mark through consistent performance and resilience on the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
246	871	101	218	38	8	13	132	2	68	3	0.250	0.309	0.357	0.666	-664.7

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .309 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 6.6% below league average.

Career SLG .357 vs. league average .362 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.666 vs. league average 0.693 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1943	BEG	NN2	10	34	4	6	1	1	1	3	0	3	0	0.176	—	—	—	—	0.0
1944	BEG	NN2	33	122	16	30	8	0	3	16	0	9	0	0.246	.261 (-6%)	.325 (-5%)	.357 (+8%)	.683 (+1%)	13.8
1945	BEG	NN2	50	175	21	45	4	4	1	27	2	13	1	0.257	.260 (-1%)	.328 (-3%)	.354 (-3%)	.683 (-3%)	-103.8
1946	PS	NN2	59	217	35	67	10	1	7	53	0	18	1	0.309	.256 (+20%)	.328 (+10%)	.358 (+29%)	.687 (+20%)	686.2
1947	PS	NN2	48	157	13	34	4	0	1	18	0	17	1	0.217	.262 (-17%)	.336 (-13%)	.376 (-31%)	.712 (-22%)	-580.8
1948	PS	NN2	46	166	12	36	11	2	0	15	0	8	0	0.217	.263 (-18%)	.340 (-24%)	.379 (-19%)	.719 (-22%)	-680.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	219	218	1992	88	43	114
2B	6	6	16	16	0	1
3B	12	11	10	17	3	0
OF	2	1	11	1	0	0
SS	9	9	18	23	9	4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1943	BEG	2B	2	2	3	6	0	0
1943	BEG	3B	1	0	1	2	0	0
1943	BEG	SS	8	8	17	21	8	4
1944	BEG	1B	20	20	205	11	8	9
1944	BEG	2B	1	1	5	6	0	1
1944	BEG	3B	11	11	9	15	3	0
1944	BEG	SS	1	1	1	2	1	0
1945	BEG	1B	50	49	476	17	11	27
1946	PS	1B	58	58	535	23	10	30
1946	PS	OF	1	1	11	1	0	0
1947	PS	1B	48	48	403	23	11	22
1947	PS	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1948	PS	1B	43	43	373	14	3	26
1948	PS	2B	3	3	8	4	0	0