Dave Wissman

Born: 2/17/1941 in Greenfield, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1964-09-15 | Final Game: 1964-10-04

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 178 lbs

Full name: David Alvin Wissman

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Biography

Dave Wissman was a professional baseball player born in 1941, whose career spanned the brief period from 1964 to 1964. He played as a position player, making his mark during a time when Major League Baseball was experiencing the transition from the post-war era into a more competitive landscape. Wissman appeared in 16 games over the course of his career, where he recorded 4 hits, resulting in a batting average of .148. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in runs, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the spirit of perseverance and determination common among players of his era. Wissman's time in the major leagues was limited, yet he remains a part of baseball history, representing the many players who worked hard to make their mark, even if their stats do not tell the full story of their dedication to the game. His career, while short, exemplified the challenges and opportunities faced by athletes during the dynamic 1960s, a time of significant change both on and off the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
16	27	2	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	9	0.148	0.179	0.148	0.327	0.0

Career AVG .148 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 40.9% below league average.

Career OBP .179 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — 42.9% below league average.

Career SLG .148 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — 60.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.327 vs. league average 0.690 across their career seasons — 52.7% 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
1964	PIT	NL	16	27	2	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	9	0.148	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	10	4	11	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1964	PIT	OF	10	4	11	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	9
Center Field	2