Denney Wilie, baseball player, 1911-1915

Denney Wilie

Born: 9/22/1890 in Mount Calm, TX, USA

Died: 6/20/1966 in Hayward, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-07-27 | Final Game: 1915-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Dennis Ernest Wilie

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Biography

Denney Wilie, born in 1890, was a professional baseball player who graced the diamond from 1911 until his retirement on October 3, 1915. A versatile position player, Wilie played in a total of 103 games during his career. He recorded 56 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 19 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .243. Known for his speed on the bases, he also contributed 5 stolen bases to his team's efforts. Wilie's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, his contributions in the field and at the plate reflected the grit and determination typical of players of his time. Wilie's legacy, though modest in terms of statistics, is a testament to the competitive spirit of early 20th-century baseball, showcasing the dedication of those who laid the groundwork for future generations of players.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
103 230 26 56 7 3 2 19 5 41 38 0.243 0.372 0.326 0.698 351.7

Career AVG .243 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 6.5% below league average.

Career OBP .372 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — +13.2% above league average.

Career SLG .326 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — 6.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.698 vs. league average 0.676 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
1911 STL NL 28 51 10 12 3 1 0 3 3 8 11 0.235 .266 (-12%) .336 (+7%) .356 (-7%) .693 (avg) 27.4
1912 STL NL 30 48 2 11 0 1 0 6 0 7 9 0.229 — — — — -48.3
1915 CLE AL 45 131 14 33 4 1 2 10 2 26 18 0.252 .250 (+1%) .318 (+20%) .332 (+3%) .651 (+12%) 372.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 66 0 119 4 10 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1911 SLN OF 15 0 18 2 0 0
1912 SLN OF 16 0 21 1 2 0
1915 CLE OF 35 0 80 1 8 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 26
Center Field 27
Right Field 14

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Baylor University Waco TX 1909, 1910, 1911