Lewis Wiltse

Born: 12/5/1871 in Bouckville, NY, USA

Died: 8/26/1928 in Harrisburg, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1901-05-05 | Final Game: 1903-05-18

Bats: R | Throws: L

Full name: Lewis DeWitt Wiltse

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Biography

Lewis Wiltse was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1901 to 1903. Born in 1871, Wiltse made his mark during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving from the deadball era towards a more offensive-oriented game. Over his brief career, he compiled a record of 29 wins and 31 losses, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 4.59. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded 121 strikeouts during his time on the mound, complemented by 2 saves. Wiltse's playing style was characterized by his competitive nature and resilience, as he navigated the challenges of pitching in an era where hitters were beginning to gain an advantage with evolving techniques and strategies. Despite not being a dominant ace, his contributions to his teams were significant, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball history. His career, while relatively short, reflects the struggles and triumphs of pitchers during a formative time in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
29	31	68	62	54	2	2	537.3	674	274	15	146	121	4.59	0

Career ERA 4.59 vs. league average 3.25 across their career seasons — 41.1% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1901	PIT	NL	1	4	7	5	3	0	0	44.3	57	21	13	10	4.26	3.49 (-22%)	-887.9
1901	PHA	AL	13	5	19	19	18	2	0	166.0	185	66	35	40	3.58	3.49 (-3%)	885.2
1902	PHA	AL	8	8	19	17	13	0	1	138.0	182	79	41	28	5.15	3.17 (-62%)	-2672.9
1902	BLA	AL	7	11	19	18	18	0	0	164.0	215	93	51	37	5.10	3.17 (-61%)	-1881.3
1903	NYY	AL	0	3	4	3	2	0	1	25.0	35	15	6	6	5.40	3.10 (-74%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
86	284	43	79	10	9	2	37	1	13	21	0.278	0.326	0.398	0.724	455.7

Career AVG .278 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .326 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .398 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — +13.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.724 vs. league average 0.671 across their career seasons — +7.8% above 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
1901	PIT	NL	7	19	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0.158	—	—	—	—	0.0
1901	PHA	AL	19	67	18	25	5	3	0	11	0	3	2	0.373	.271 (+37%)	.326 (+25%)	.359 (+49%)	.686 (+38%)	0.0
1902	PHA	AL	20	57	4	10	0	2	0	2	0	1	4	0.175	.266 (-34%)	.321 (-29%)	.343 (-29%)	.665 (-29%)	-259.1
1902	BLA	AL	36	132	21	39	4	4	2	24	1	9	9	0.295	.266 (+11%)	.321 (+9%)	.343 (+26%)	.665 (+17%)	-259.1
1903	NYY	AL	4	9	0	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.222	—	—	—	—	0.0