Lee Wheat

Born: 9/15/1929 in Edwardsville, IL, USA

Died: 7/29/2008 in Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1954-04-21 | Final Game: 1955-04-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Leroy William Wheat

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Biography

Lee Wheat was a professional baseball player born in 1929, who played as a position player during a brief career spanning from 1954 to 1955. Wheat's time in Major League Baseball was marked by a limited sample size, as he appeared in 11 games over two seasons. His contributions at the plate included one hit, resulting in a batting average of 0.125, with no home runs or runs batted in, and he did not record any stolen bases. Despite the brevity of his career, Wheat's entry into the major leagues came during a dynamic period in baseball history, characterized by the transition from the post-war era towards a more competitive landscape in the late 1950s. His experience reflects the challenges faced by many players of his time, who vied for spots on rosters amidst a roster of established stars. While his statistical achievements may not have reached notable heights, Wheat remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the countless players who aspired to make their mark in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	2	11	1	0	0	0	30.3	46	23	2	12	8	6.82	0

Career ERA 6.82 vs. league average 3.95 across their career seasons — 72.8% 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
1954	PHA	AL	0	2	8	1	0	0	0	28.3	38	18	9	7	5.72	3.90 (-47%)	339.0
1955	KC1	AL	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	2.0	8	5	3	1	22.50	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
11	8	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0.125	0.125	0.125	0.250	0.0

Career AVG .125 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 51.9% below league average.

Career OBP .125 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 62.4% below league average.

Career SLG .125 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 68.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.250 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — 65.5% 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
1954	PHA	AL	8	8	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0
1955	KC1	AL	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	11	1	3	4	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1954	PHA	P	8	1	3	3	0	1
1955	KC1	P	3	0	0	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	11