Joseph Wiley

Born: 3/14/1857 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 1/8/1924 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-06-23 | Final Game: 1884-06-23

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Biography

Joseph Wiley, born in 1857, had a brief and noteworthy presence in the early days of professional baseball, specifically on June 23, 1884. His career as a position player was marked by a single game appearance in which he did not record any hits, runs batted in, or stolen bases, ultimately finishing with a batting average of 0.0. Despite his limited participation, Wiley's involvement in the sport came during a pivotal time in baseball history, as the game was evolving from its formative years into a more organized and commercially viable entity. Wiley's lone game reflects the experiences of many players from the late 19th century, an era characterized by the establishment of professional leagues and the growing popularity of baseball as America's pastime. While his statistical contributions were minimal, his role in the game serves as a reminder of the numerous athletes who paved the way for future generations. The late 1800s laid the foundation for the modern game, and although Wiley's career was fleeting, it is a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1884	WSU	UA	1	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	1	0	0	1	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1884	WSU	3B	1	0	0	1	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Third Base	1