Bobby Wheelock

Born: 8/6/1864 in Charlestown, MA, USA

Died: 3/13/1928 in Boston, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1887-05-19 | Final Game: 1891-09-27

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

Full name: Warren Henry Wheelock

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Biography

Bobby Wheelock was a professional baseball player born in 1864, whose career spanned from 1887 to 1891. As a position player, Wheelock played in a total of 236 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded 201 hits, which included 3 home runs and drove in 70 runs, achieving a batting average of .235. Known for his speed on the bases, he also stole 106 bases, showcasing his ability to impact the game not just with his bat, but also with his strategic base running. Playing in an era that was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach in the sport, Wheelock contributed to the early development of baseball tactics and techniques. His career, though relatively brief, reflected the evolving dynamics of the game and the increasing importance of speed and agility on the field. Wheelock's legacy remains part of the narrative of baseball's formative years, as he navigated the challenges and changes of a sport that was rapidly gaining popularity across America.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
236	854	138	201	25	4	3	70	106	118	70	0.235	0.330	0.285	0.614	-1292.9

Career AVG .235 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 10.0% below league average.

Career OBP .330 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .285 vs. league average .355 across their career seasons — 19.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.614 vs. league average 0.689 across their career seasons — 10.9% 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
1887	BSN	NL	48	166	32	42	4	2	2	15	20	15	15	0.253	.270 (-7%)	.331 (-5%)	.373 (-10%)	.705 (-8%)	-202.6
1890	CL6	AA	52	190	24	45	6	1	1	16	34	25	0	0.237	.260 (-9%)	.336 (-3%)	.351 (-16%)	.687 (-10%)	-278.2
1891	CL6	AA	136	498	82	114	15	1	0	39	52	78	55	0.229	.254 (-10%)	.331 (+1%)	.343 (-23%)	.675 (-11%)	-812.1