Ed Wheeler, baseball player, 1945-1945

Ed Wheeler

Born: 5/24/1915 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

Died: 8/4/1983 in Centralia, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1945-04-19 | Final Game: 1945-09-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Edward Raymond Wheeler

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Biography

Ed Wheeler, born in 1915, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the short-lived 1945 season. As a position player, he appeared in 46 games during his time in Major League Baseball, showcasing his talents primarily with the bat. Wheeler recorded 14 hits over his career, resulting in a batting average of .194. Although he did not hit any home runs, he contributed to his team's efforts with one run batted in and managed to steal one base, demonstrating a level of speed and agility on the field. Wheeler's career unfolded during a unique period in baseball history, marked by the challenges of World War II, which saw many star players enlisted in military service. As a result, the 1945 season featured a mix of experienced veterans and younger, less proven players, giving Wheeler the opportunity to step into the spotlight. Although his career was brief, he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the determination and resilience of players during a tumultuous era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
46 72 12 14 2 0 0 1 1 8 13 0.194 0.275 0.222 0.497 -311.9

Career AVG .194 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 25.5% below league average.

Career OBP .275 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 16.3% below league average.

Career SLG .222 vs. league average .355 across their career seasons — 37.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.497 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — 27.3% 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
1945 CLE AL 46 72 12 14 2 0 0 1 1 8 13 0.194 .260 (-25%) .328 (-16%) .354 (-37%) .683 (-27%) -311.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 3 0 1 1 0 0
3B 14 0 18 13 3 0
SS 11 0 10 9 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1945 CLE 2B 3 0 1 1 0 0
1945 CLE 3B 14 0 18 13 3 0
1945 CLE SS 11 0 10 9 2 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 3
Third Base 14
Shortstop 11

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles CA 1938