George Wheeler

Born: 7/30/1869 in Methuen, MA, USA

Died: 3/21/1946 in Santa Ana, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1896-09-18 | Final Game: 1899-05-30

Bats: B | Throws: B | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: George Louis Wheeler

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Biography

George Wheeler was a professional baseball pitcher active in the late 19th century, known for his contributions to the game during a transitional period in baseball history. Born in 1869, Wheeler made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1896 to 1909. He played for several teams during his career, with his tenure highlighted by a record of 21 wins and 20 losses. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 4.24, reflecting the offensive nature of the game during this era, which was characterized by high scores and a lack of specialized pitching strategies. Throughout his career, Wheeler recorded a total of 60 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats and contribute to his team's success on the mound. Despite not recording any saves, his role as a starting pitcher was vital in a time when the game was evolving, with pitchers often expected to complete games. Wheeler's contributions to baseball during his active years helped lay the groundwork for future generations of pitchers, and he remains a part of the sport's rich tapestry as it transitioned into the 20th century.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
21	20	50	39	32	0	0	358.7	446	169	5	116	60	4.24	0

Career ERA 4.24 vs. league average 4.00 across their career seasons — 5.9% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1896	PHI	NL	1	1	3	2	2	16.3	18	7	5	2	3.86	4.36 (+12%)	10.2
1897	PHI	NL	11	10	26	19	17	191.0	229	84	62	35	3.96	4.30 (+8%)	642.1
1898	PHI	NL	6	8	15	13	10	112.3	155	52	36	20	4.17	3.59 (-16%)	-136.6
1899	PHI	NL	3	1	6	5	3	39.0	44	26	13	3	6.00	3.85 (-56%)	-491.6

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
50	148	19	29	9	0	1	6	3	8	14	0.196	0.237	0.277	0.514	-409.5

Career AVG .196 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — 30.9% below league average.

Career OBP .237 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 31.4% below league average.

Career SLG .277 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — 25.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.514 vs. league average 0.717 across their career seasons — 28.3% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1896	PHI	NL	3	9	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0
1897	PHI	NL	26	79	11	16	7	0	0	2	4	9	0.203	.291 (-31%)	.354 (-32%)	.387 (-25%)	.741 (-28%)	-409.5
1898	PHI	NL	15	43	5	8	1	0	3	0	3	3	0.186	—	—	—	—	0.0
1899	PHI	NL	6	17	2	4	1	1	3	1	1	2	0.235	—	—	—	—	0.0