Wiley Dunham

Born: 1/30/1877 in Piketon, OH, USA

Died: 1/16/1934 in Cleveland, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1902-05-24 | Final Game: 1902-06-21

Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Henry Houston Dunham

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Biography

Wiley Dunham was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1902 to 1905. Born in 1877, Dunham navigated the early years of the 20th century, a time when baseball was transitioning into a more organized and commercially viable sport. Over the span of his brief career, he compiled a record of 2-3 with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.68, reflecting the challenges pitchers faced during this period known for its offensive play and evolving pitching techniques. Dunham was known for his competitive spirit on the mound, contributing 15 strikeouts and securing 1 save during his time in the league. His career, though short-lived, was marked by his participation in a rapidly changing game as baseball began to establish its place as America's pastime. The era in which he played laid the groundwork for future generations of pitchers and highlighted the importance of pitching depth in team success. Despite his modest statistics, Dunham's role in the early years of professional baseball remains a part of the sport's rich history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	3	7	5	3	0	1	38.0	47	24	1	13	15	5.68	0

Career ERA 5.68 vs. league average 3.17 across their career seasons — 79.1% worse 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
1902	STL	NL	2	3	7	5	3	0	1	38.0	47	24	13	15	5.68	3.17 (-79%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
7	12	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0.083	0.083	0.083	0.167	0.0

Career AVG .083 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 68.8% below league average.

Career OBP .083 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 74.1% below league average.

Career SLG .083 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 75.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.167 vs. league average 0.665 across their career seasons — 74.9% below 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
1902	STL	NL	7	12	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0.083	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	7	0	1	8	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1902	SLN	P	7	0	1	8	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	7