Ryan Wheeler, baseball player, 2012-2014

Ryan Wheeler

Born: 7/10/1988 in Torrance, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2012-07-20 | Final Game: 2014-07-04

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 230 lbs

Full name: Ryan Gerard Wheeler

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Biography

Ryan Wheeler, born in 1988, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2012 to 2014. Primarily serving as a position player, Wheeler played in 109 games during his brief career. He showcased his versatility on the field, contributing offensively with a total of 48 hits, 3 home runs, and 30 runs batted in. His batting average concluded at .233, reflecting the challenges many players faced during this era of baseball, which was characterized by a mix of emerging talents and seasoned veterans. Wheeler's career included notable stints with the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Colorado Rockies. His playing style was marked by a strong work ethic and a commitment to contributing to his team's success, whether through timely hitting or solid defense. Although his time in the majors was relatively short, he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the determination and aspirations of players striving to leave their mark in the competitive landscape of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
109 206 18 48 10 1 3 30 1 15 44 0.233 0.280 0.335 0.615 -331.5

Career AVG .233 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 7.9% below league average.

Career OBP .280 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 11.6% below league average.

Career SLG .335 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 15.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.615 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — 13.7% 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
2012 AZ NL 50 109 11 26 6 1 1 10 1 9 22 0.239 .254 (-6%) .318 (-8%) .405 (-16%) .724 (-13%) -245.8
2013 COL NL 28 41 1 9 2 0 0 7 0 1 10 0.220 — — — — 0.0
2014 COL NL 31 56 6 13 2 0 2 13 0 5 12 0.232 .251 (-8%) .313 (-10%) .386 (-3%) .700 (-6%) -85.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 16 8 81 3 0 8
3B 36 32 18 55 3 6
OF 1 1 1 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2012 ARI 1B 4 2 21 1 0 1
2012 ARI 3B 23 21 11 36 2 4
2013 COL 1B 7 3 39 0 0 4
2013 COL 3B 1 1 0 1 1 1
2013 COL OF 1 1 1 0 0 0
2014 COL 1B 5 3 21 2 0 3
2014 COL 3B 12 10 7 18 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 16
Third Base 36
Left Field 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2014 COL NL $500,000
Total Career Earnings $500,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles CA 2007, 2008, 2009