Zack Wheat, baseball player, 132 home runs, 1909-1927

Zack Wheat

⭐ Hall of Fame 1959

Born: 5/23/1888 in Hamilton, MO, USA

Died: 3/11/1972 in Sedalia, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1909-09-11 | Final Game: 1927-09-21

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Zachariah Davis Wheat

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Biography

Zack Wheat was a prominent American baseball player, whose career spanned from 1909 to 1927. Born in 1888, Wheat established himself as a key figure in the early 20th century, playing primarily as a left fielder. Over the course of his lengthy career, he participated in 2410 games, amassing an impressive 2884 hits and posting a remarkable batting average of .317. Wheat demonstrated versatility at the plate, contributing 132 home runs and driving in 1248 runs, while also showcasing his speed with 205 stolen bases. His combination of hitting prowess and base-running ability made him a significant offensive threat during his era. Wheat's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by both the rise of powerful hitters and the foundational elements of modern baseball strategy. He was known for his consistent hitting and ability to perform in clutch situations, which earned him a place in the hearts of fans and teammates alike. His contributions to the game were recognized with his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1959, solidifying his legacy as one of the great players of his time. Zack Wheat remains a celebrated figure in baseball history, remembered for his skill and the impact he made on the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2410 9106 1289 2884 476 172 132 1248 205 650 572 0.317 0.367 0.450 0.817 30350.2

Career AVG .317 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — +18.1% above league average.

Career OBP .367 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — +10.7% above league average.

Career SLG .450 vs. league average .362 across their career seasons — +24.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.817 vs. league average 0.694 across their career seasons — +17.8% 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
1909 BRO NL 26 102 15 31 7 3 0 4 1 6 13 0.304 .244 (+24%) .306 (+12%) .312 (+38%) .618 (+25%) 321.5
1910 BRO NL 156 606 78 172 36 15 2 55 16 47 80 0.284 .249 (+14%) .317 (+7%) .326 (+23%) .644 (+15%) 1559.0
1911 BRO NL 140 534 55 153 26 13 5 76 21 29 58 0.287 .266 (+7%) .336 (-1%) .356 (+15%) .693 (+7%) 556.1
1912 BRO NL 123 453 70 138 28 7 8 65 16 39 40 0.305 .268 (+13%) .335 (+9%) .358 (+26%) .694 (+18%) 1509.1
1913 BRO NL 138 535 64 161 28 10 7 58 19 25 45 0.301 .259 (+16%) .325 (+3%) .345 (+24%) .670 (+14%) 1181.1
1914 BRO NL 145 533 66 170 26 9 9 89 20 47 50 0.319 .255 (+25%) .322 (+17%) .339 (+33%) .661 (+25%) 2525.8
1915 BRO NL 146 528 64 136 15 12 5 66 21 52 42 0.258 .250 (+3%) .318 (+4%) .332 (+8%) .651 (+6%) 581.6
1916 BRO NL 149 568 76 177 32 13 9 73 19 43 49 0.312 .248 (+25%) .314 (+17%) .326 (+41%) .640 (+29%) 2901.5
1917 BRO NL 109 362 38 113 15 11 1 41 5 20 18 0.312 .248 (+26%) .312 (+13%) .323 (+31%) .635 (+22%) 1225.5
1918 BRO NL 105 409 39 137 15 3 0 51 9 16 17 0.335 .255 (+31%) .318 (+16%) .326 (+18%) .645 (+17%) 1181.1
1919 BRO NL 137 536 70 159 23 11 5 62 15 33 27 0.297 .262 (+13%) .322 (+7%) .347 (+17%) .670 (+12%) 1159.3
1920 BRO NL 148 583 89 191 26 13 9 73 8 48 21 0.328 .271 (+20%) .331 (+16%) .363 (+28%) .694 (+22%) 2513.4
1921 BRO NL 148 568 91 182 31 10 14 85 11 44 19 0.320 .286 (+12%) .344 (+8%) .395 (+23%) .739 (+16%) 1797.4
1922 BRO NL 152 600 92 201 29 12 16 112 9 45 22 0.335 .285 (+17%) .345 (+12%) .397 (+27%) .743 (+20%) 2467.1
1923 BRO NL 98 349 63 131 13 5 8 65 3 23 12 0.375 .282 (+33%) .344 (+21%) .390 (+31%) .734 (+26%) 1751.7
1924 BRO NL 141 566 92 212 41 8 14 97 3 49 18 0.375 .283 (+32%) .345 (+24%) .389 (+41%) .734 (+33%) 3834.6
1925 BRO NL 150 616 125 221 42 14 14 103 3 45 22 0.359 .288 (+25%) .349 (+15%) .407 (+33%) .756 (+25%) 3113.4
1926 BRO NL 111 411 68 119 31 2 5 35 4 21 14 0.290 .279 (+4%) .345 (-6%) .390 (+5%) .735 (avg) -108.5
1927 PHA AL 88 247 34 80 12 1 1 38 2 18 5 0.324 .282 (+15%) .344 (+10%) .392 (avg) .736 (+5%) 279.7

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
12 46 4 13 2 1 0 3 3 4 0.283

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1920 WS BRO 7 27 2 9 2 0 0 2 1 2 0.333
1916 WS BRO 5 19 2 4 0 1 0 1 2 2 0.211

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 2337 182 4996 232 183 54

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1909 BRO OF 26 26 54 5 3 1
1910 BRO OF 156 156 354 21 15 6
1911 BRO OF 136 0 287 12 14 0
1912 BRO OF 120 0 285 13 10 2
1913 BRO OF 135 0 338 13 8 7
1914 BRO OF 144 0 331 21 14 5
1915 BRO OF 144 0 345 18 18 4
1916 BRO OF 149 0 333 14 9 0
1917 BRO OF 98 0 216 12 5 5
1918 BRO OF 105 0 219 11 5 2
1919 BRO OF 137 0 297 9 9 2
1920 BRO OF 148 0 287 10 9 5
1921 BRO OF 148 0 283 18 11 3
1922 BRO OF 152 0 317 14 3 1
1923 BRO OF 87 0 135 4 14 1
1924 BRO OF 139 0 288 13 11 4
1925 BRO OF 149 0 320 7 13 2
1926 BRO OF 102 0 202 9 10 3
1927 PHA OF 62 0 105 8 2 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 2328
Center Field 5
Right Field 5

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1925 Baseball Magazine All-Star LF
1925 Baseball Magazine All-Star LF
1924 Baseball Magazine All-Star LF
1924 Baseball Magazine All-Star LF
1923 Baseball Magazine All-Star OF
1920 Baseball Magazine All-Star OF
1918 Baseball Magazine All-Star OF
1916 Baseball Magazine All-Star OF
1915 Baseball Magazine All-Star LF
1914 Baseball Magazine All-Star OF
1913 Baseball Magazine All-Star OF

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1925 Most Valuable Player NL 15th 4.0 80 0
1924 Most Valuable Player NL 3rd 40.0 80 0
1914 Most Valuable Player NL 9th 10.0 64 0