Edgar Wesley

Born: 5/2/1891 in Waco, TX, USA

Died: 7/12/1966 in Austin, TX, USA

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Edgar Wooded Wesley

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Biography

Edgar Wesley, born in 1891, is an active professional baseball player known for his dynamic contributions as a position player. Over his career spanning multiple seasons, he has played in 508 games, amassing 603 hits, 87 home runs, and 417 RBIs, all while maintaining an impressive batting average of 0.32. Wesley has also showcased his speed on the bases with 49 stolen bases, demonstrating a well-rounded offensive skill set that has made him a valuable asset to his team. Wesley's playing style reflects the evolving nature of baseball, as he balances power hitting with the ability to run the bases effectively. His presence in the lineup not only bolsters the team's offensive capabilities but also inspires younger players in the league. As he continues to compete at a high level, Edgar Wesley remains an influential figure in the modern game, contributing to the rich tapestry of baseball history while navigating the challenges of contemporary play.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
508	1886	320	603	100	26	87	417	49	201	5	0.320	0.387	0.539	0.926	9055.6

Career AVG .320 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — +14.5% above league average.

Career OBP .387 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — +13.6% above league average.

Career SLG .539 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — +40.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.926 vs. league average 0.724 across their career seasons — +27.8% above 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
1918	CAG	WES	3	11	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.091	—	—	—	—	0.0
1919	DS	WES	40	145	21	46	7	5	8	41	2	11	0	0.317	.262 (+21%)	.322 (+13%)	.347 (+72%)	.670 (+44%)	935.8
1920	DS	NNL	54	207	30	56	15	2	8	39	3	18	0	0.271	.271 (-1%)	.331 (-1%)	.363 (+32%)	.694 (+16%)	497.6
1921	DS	NNL	44	161	21	50	9	1	8	31	3	17	2	0.311	.286 (+8%)	.344 (+10%)	.395 (+34%)	.739 (+23%)	645.6
1922	DS	NNL	66	253	54	87	14	6	9	57	9	27	1	0.344	.285 (+20%)	.345 (+18%)	.397 (+39%)	.743 (+30%)	1363.3
1923	DS	NNL	71	265	47	77	14	1	16	56	2	33	0	0.291	.282 (+3%)	.344 (+7%)	.390 (+36%)	.734 (+23%)	1090.3
1924	HBG	ECL	58	218	29	62	12	4	5	40	8	18	1	0.284	.283 (avg)	.345 (-2%)	.389 (+14%)	.734 (+7%)	207.9
1925	DS	NNL	59	223	56	90	12	4	16	71	10	28	0	0.404	.288 (+40%)	.349 (+34%)	.407 (+74%)	.756 (+56%)	2315.4
1926	DS	NNL	85	300	48	93	9	2	16	64	9	39	1	0.310	.279 (+11%)	.345 (+14%)	.390 (+32%)	.735 (+23%)	1395.6
1927	DS	NNL	4	13	2	3	0	0	1	2	1	0	0	0.231	—	—	—	—	0.0
1927	CHT	NNL	24	90	12	38	8	1	0	16	2	9	0	0.422	.282 (+50%)	.344 (+39%)	.392 (+36%)	.736 (+37%)	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	502	440	4793	227	112	215
OF	5	3	2	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1918	CAG	1B	3	0	41	1	2	0
1919	DS	1B	40	40	428	13	12	21
1920	DS	1B	51	51	566	21	16	17
1920	DS	OF	3	2	1	1	0	0
1921	DS	1B	43	43	464	28	9	22
1922	DS	1B	66	66	707	31	11	27
1923	DS	1B	71	71	830	40	14	49
1924	HBG	1B	58	58	621	24	11	21
1925	DS	1B	59	0	0	0	0	0
1926	DS	1B	83	83	878	61	28	52
1926	DS	OF	2	1	1	0	0	0
1927	DS	1B	4	4	36	2	1	0
1927	CHT	1B	24	24	222	6	8	6