Joe Wilhoit, baseball player, 1916-1919

Joe Wilhoit

Born: 12/20/1885 in Hiawatha, KS, USA

Died: 9/25/1930 in Santa Barbara, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1916-04-12 | Final Game: 1919-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Joseph William Wilhoit

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Biography

Joe Wilhoit, born in 1885, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1916 to 1919. Primarily a position player, Wilhoit made his mark in the early 20th century, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-focused game. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 283 games and recorded 201 hits, achieving a batting average of .257. Known for his speed on the bases, he successfully stole 28 bases and drove in 73 runs, contributing to his teams' offensive efforts. Wilhoit's playing style reflected the competitive nature of the period, as he balanced solid hitting with base-running prowess. Although he hit only 3 home runs, his ability to get on base and create scoring opportunities made him a valuable asset. Wilhoit's career, while perhaps overshadowed by other players of his time, highlighted the evolving strategies in baseball as teams began to emphasize speed and contact hitting. He retired from professional baseball on September 28, 1919, leaving behind a legacy that represents a pivotal era in the sport's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
283 782 93 201 23 9 3 73 28 75 82 0.257 0.323 0.321 0.644 -26.4

Career AVG .257 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .323 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .321 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.644 vs. league average 0.648 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
1916 BSN NL 116 383 44 88 13 4 2 38 18 27 45 0.230 .248 (-8%) .314 (-10%) .326 (-8%) .640 (-9%) -676.1
1917 BSN NL 54 186 20 51 5 0 1 10 5 17 15 0.274 .248 (+10%) .312 (+7%) .323 (-2%) .635 (+3%) 114.1
1917 PIT NL 9 10 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.200 — — — — 114.1
1917 NY1 NL 34 50 9 17 2 2 0 8 0 8 5 0.340 .248 (+37%) .312 (+38%) .323 (+42%) .635 (+40%) 114.1
1918 NY1 NL 64 135 13 37 3 3 0 15 4 17 14 0.274 .255 (+7%) .318 (+11%) .326 (+4%) .645 (+8%) 207.6
1919 BOS AL 6 18 7 6 0 0 0 2 1 5 2 0.333 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1917 WS NY1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 2 0 0 0
OF 234 0 342 28 12 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1916 BSN OF 108 0 177 12 4 3
1917 BSN OF 52 0 70 7 6 1
1917 PIT 1B 1 0 2 0 0 0
1917 PIT OF 3 0 1 1 0 0
1917 NY1 OF 11 0 15 1 0 0
1918 NY1 OF 55 0 71 7 2 2
1919 BOS OF 5 0 8 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1
Left Field 35
Center Field 9
Right Field 180

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
DePaul University Chicago IL 1909
Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles CA 1904, 1905