Dewayne Wise

Born: 2/24/1978 in Columbia, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 2000-04-06 | Final Game: 2013-05-29

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Larry Dewayne Wise

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Biography

Dewayne Wise was a professional baseball player who had a career spanning from 2000 to 2013, primarily serving as a position player. Born in 1978, Wise made a name for himself in Major League Baseball through his versatility and speed on the base paths. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 576 games, during which he amassed 253 hits, 31 home runs, and 115 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .228. His agility was further showcased by his 55 stolen bases, reflecting his ability to impact games not only with his bat but also with his speed. Wise played during a period that saw the evolution of the game, characterized by an increased emphasis on power hitting and athleticism. Despite his relatively modest offensive numbers, he was known for his defensive capabilities and his important contributions off the bench. Throughout his career, Wise played for several teams, including the Chicago White Sox, where he is perhaps best remembered for his memorable catch in the 2005 postseason that helped secure the franchise's first World Series title in 88 years. His journey through the league underscored the importance of role players in achieving team success, as well as the value of perseverance in the face of challenges.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
576	1109	149	253	45	16	31	115	55	46	245	0.228	0.264	0.381	0.645	-2209.0

Career AVG .228 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 12.9% below league average.

Career OBP .264 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 20.2% below league average.

Career SLG .381 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — 8.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.645 vs. league average 0.746 across their career seasons — 13.5% 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
2000	TOR	AL	28	22	3	3	0	0	0	0	1	1	5	0.136	—	—	—	—	0.0
2002	TOR	AL	42	112	14	20	4	1	3	13	5	4	15	0.179	.261 (-32%)	.331 (-38%)	.416 (-25%)	.747 (-31%)	-634.9
2004	ATL	NL	77	162	24	37	9	4	6	17	6	9	28	0.228	.266 (-14%)	.335 (-19%)	.427 (+4%)	.762 (-6%)	-276.3
2006	CIN	NL	31	38	3	7	2	0	0	1	0	0	6	0.184	—	—	—	—	0.0
2007	CIN	NL	5	5	1	1	0	1	0	1	0	1	1	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
2008	CHW	AL	57	129	20	32	4	2	6	18	9	8	32	0.248	.263 (-6%)	.333 (-12%)	.416 (+8%)	.749 (-1%)	-77.2
2009	CHW	AL	84	142	17	32	8	3	2	11	4	3	27	0.225	.262 (-14%)	.332 (-21%)	.417 (-12%)	.750 (-16%)	-484.8
2010	TOR	AL	52	112	20	28	3	2	3	14	4	4	29	0.250	.257 (-3%)	.325 (-13%)	.402 (-2%)	.728 (-7%)	-171.3
2011	MIA	NL	49	67	6	16	2	0	0	5	4	3	21	0.239	.255 (-6%)	.320 (-13%)	.399 (-33%)	.719 (-24%)	-276.6
2011	TOR	AL	20	32	4	4	0	1	2	2	2	0	15	0.125	—	—	—	—	-276.6
2012	NYY	AL	56	61	11	16	3	1	3	8	7	2	12	0.262	.254 (+3%)	.318 (-10%)	.405 (+21%)	.724 (+7%)	49.6
2012	CHW	AL	45	163	20	42	7	1	5	22	12	9	40	0.258	.254 (+1%)	.318 (-7%)	.405 (avg)	.724 (-3%)	49.6
2013	CHW	AL	30	64	6	15	3	0	1	3	1	2	14	0.234	.253 (-8%)	.317 (-19%)	.396 (-17%)	.714 (-18%)	-198.6

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	2	0	0	0	0	1.7	1	0	0	1	0	0.00	0

Career ERA 0.00 vs. league average 4.01 across their career seasons — 100.0% better 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
2012	NYY	AL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0.7	0	0	0	0	0.00	—	-
2012	CHW	AL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	1	0	1	0	0.00	—	-

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
8	12	3	3	2	0	1	5	1	4	0.250

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2008	ALDS2	CHA	3	7	2	2	1	0	1	5	1	2	0.286
2004	NLDS2	ATL	5	5	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	2	0.200

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	463	245	659	24	8	7
P	2	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2000	TOR	OF	18	3	20	0	0	0
2002	TOR	OF	33	28	79	5	0	3
2004	ATL	OF	56	30	61	2	0	0
2006	CIN	OF	18	5	18	1	1	0
2007	CIN	OF	4	1	6	0	0	0
2008	CHA	OF	46	31	72	2	2	0
2009	CHA	OF	70	36	96	6	1	3
2010	TOR	OF	44	23	60	3	0	1
2011	FLO	OF	34	13	49	0	0	0
2011	TOR	OF	16	7	22	1	2	0
2012	NYA	OF	53	15	35	2	1	0
2012	NYA	P	1	0	0	0	0	0
2012	CHA	OF	45	38	90	2	0	0
2012	CHA	P	1	0	0	0	0	0
2013	CHA	OF	26	15	51	0	1	0