Spider Wilhelm, baseball player, 1953-1953

Spider Wilhelm

Born: 5/23/1929 in Baltimore, MD, USA

Died: 10/20/1992 in Venice, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1953-09-06 | Final Game: 1953-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Charles Ernest Wilhelm

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Biography

Spider Wilhelm, born in 1929, was a professional baseball player who made a brief but noteworthy appearance in Major League Baseball during the 1953 season. Played primarily as a position player, Wilhelm's career spanned from September 6 to September 27 of that year, during which he participated in a total of 7 games. Despite the limited opportunity, he left a mark with a batting average of .286, showcasing his potential as a hitter with 2 hits to his credit. Wilhelm's career unfolded in a post-World War II era when baseball was experiencing a surge in popularity, and players were beginning to emerge from the shadows of the Great Depression and the war years. While he did not achieve significant power numbers, with no home runs or RBIs recorded, his brief stint in the majors remains a testament to the many players who aspired to play at the highest level, even if only for a fleeting moment. His time in the league reflects the competitive spirit and determination that characterized the sport during the early 1950s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
7 7 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.286 0.286 0.429 0.714 0.0

Career AVG .286 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — +8.1% above league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 14.9% below league average.

Career SLG .429 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — +7.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.714 vs. league average 0.733 across their career seasons — near 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
1953 PHA AL 7 7 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.286 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
SS 6 0 2 5 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1953 PHA SS 6 0 2 5 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 6