Ed Wheeler, baseball player, 1902-1902

Ed Wheeler

Born: 6/15/1878 in Sherman, MI, USA

Died: 8/15/1960 in Fort Worth, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1902-05-10 | Final Game: 1902-09-30

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Edward Leroy Wheeler

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Biography

Ed Wheeler was a professional baseball player born in 1878, who played in Major League Baseball from 1902 to 1905. Primarily a position player, Wheeler's career spanned parts of four seasons, during which he appeared in 30 games. He recorded a total of 12 hits, contributing to a batting average of .125. Despite not hitting any home runs, he drove in 5 runs and showcased his speed on the basepaths with 1 stolen base. Wheeler's playing career unfolded during the early 20th century, a time marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more dynamic style of play that would define the sport in the decades to come. Although his career numbers may not have positioned him among the notable stars of his time, Wheeler's contributions to the teams he played for reflect the dedication and spirit of many players who helped lay the foundation for modern baseball. His brief tenure in the league is a reminder of the many individuals who participated in the sport during its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
30 96 4 12 0 0 0 5 1 3 14 0.125 0.152 0.125 0.277 -880.6

Career AVG .125 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 53.2% below league average.

Career OBP .152 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 52.9% below league average.

Career SLG .125 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 63.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.277 vs. league average 0.665 across their career seasons — 58.4% 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 BRO NL 30 96 4 12 0 0 0 5 1 3 14 0.125 .266 (-53%) .321 (-53%) .343 (-64%) .665 (-58%) -880.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 10 0 21 23 4 2
3B 11 0 24 20 7 0
SS 5 0 10 11 8 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1902 BRO 2B 10 0 21 23 4 2
1902 BRO 3B 11 0 24 20 7 0
1902 BRO SS 5 0 10 11 8 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 10
Third Base 11
Shortstop 5