Woody Wheaton, baseball player, 1943-1944

Woody Wheaton

Born: 10/3/1914 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 12/11/1995 in Lancaster, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1943-09-28 | Final Game: 1944-08-17

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Elwood Pierce Wheaton

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Biography

Woody Wheaton was a professional baseball player born in 1914, who played in Major League Baseball during the early 1940s. His career spanned from 1943 to 1944, a period marked by the challenges of World War II, which significantly impacted the sport as many players were enlisted in the military. Wheaton appeared in 37 games as a position player, where he demonstrated his versatility on the field despite facing stiff competition during an era that demanded resilience and adaptability from athletes. Throughout his brief career, Wheaton recorded 17 hits, 7 runs batted in, and a batting average of .191. While he did not hit any home runs, he did manage to steal one base, showcasing his willingness to take risks on the base paths. Although his statistical contributions may not have placed him among the most prominent players of his time, Wheaton's participation in the league during such a tumultuous period remains a testament to the enduring spirit of baseball and its players. His time in the majors adds a unique chapter to the history of the game, reflecting the broader context of American society during the 1940s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 1 11 1 1 0 0 38.0 36 15 1 20 15 3.55 0

Career ERA 3.55 vs. league average 3.57 across their career seasons — near 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
1944 PHA AL 0 1 11 1 1 0 0 38.0 36 15 20 15 3.55 3.57 (+1%) -300.9

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
37 89 3 17 4 0 0 7 1 8 5 0.191 0.265 0.236 0.501 -292.6

Career AVG .191 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 26.2% below league average.

Career OBP .265 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 18.5% below league average.

Career SLG .236 vs. league average .352 across their career seasons — 32.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.501 vs. league average 0.677 across their career seasons — 26.0% 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
1943 PHA AL 7 30 2 6 2 0 0 2 0 3 2 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1944 PHA AL 30 59 1 11 2 0 0 5 1 5 3 0.186 .261 (-29%) .325 (-23%) .357 (-38%) .683 (-31%) -292.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 15 0 49 3 1 1
P 11 0 0 4 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1943 PHA OF 7 0 20 1 0 0
1944 PHA OF 8 0 29 2 1 1
1944 PHA P 11 0 0 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 11
Center Field 15