Edgar Wesley
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Edgar Wesley was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball for 4 teams, including the Chicago American Giants. In 508 career games, he hit .320 with 603 hits, 87 home runs, and 417 RBI. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 9,056.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 215 lb
- Died
- 7/12/1966 in Austin, TX, USA
Full name: Edgar Wooded Wesley
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 508 | 1,886 | 320 | 603 | 100 | 26 | 87 | 417 | 49 | 201 | 5 | .320 | .387 | .539 | .926 | 9,056 |
Career AVG .320 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — +14.5% above league average.
Career OBP .387 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — +13.6% above league average.
Career SLG .539 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — +40.6% above league average.
Career OPS .926 vs. league average .724 across their career seasons — +27.8% above league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | CAG | WES | 3 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .091 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1919 | DS | WES | 40 | 145 | 21 | 46 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 41 | 2 | 11 | 0 | .317 | .262 (+21%) | .322 (+13%) | .347 (+72%) | .670 (+44%) | 935.8 |
| 1920 | DS | NNL | 54 | 207 | 30 | 56 | 15 | 2 | 8 | 39 | 3 | 18 | 0 | .271 | .271 (-1%) | .331 (-1%) | .363 (+32%) | .694 (+16%) | 497.6 |
| 1921 | DS | NNL | 44 | 161 | 21 | 50 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 31 | 3 | 17 | 2 | .311 | .286 (+8%) | .344 (+10%) | .395 (+34%) | .739 (+23%) | 645.6 |
| 1922 | DS | NNL | 66 | 253 | 54 | 87 | 14 | 6 | 9 | 57 | 9 | 27 | 1 | .344 | .285 (+20%) | .345 (+18%) | .397 (+39%) | .743 (+30%) | 1363.3 |
| 1923 | DS | NNL | 71 | 265 | 47 | 77 | 14 | 1 | 16 | 56 | 2 | 33 | 0 | .291 | .282 (+3%) | .344 (+7%) | .390 (+36%) | .734 (+23%) | 1090.3 |
| 1924 | HBG | ECL | 58 | 218 | 29 | 62 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 40 | 8 | 18 | 1 | .284 | .283 (avg) | .345 (-2%) | .389 (+14%) | .734 (+7%) | 207.9 |
| 1925 | DS | NNL | 59 | 223 | 56 | 90 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 71 | 10 | 28 | 0 | .404 | .288 (+40%) | .349 (+34%) | .407 (+74%) | .756 (+56%) | 2315.4 |
| 1926 | DS | NNL | 85 | 300 | 48 | 93 | 9 | 2 | 16 | 64 | 9 | 39 | 1 | .310 | .279 (+11%) | .345 (+14%) | .390 (+32%) | .735 (+23%) | 1395.6 |
| 1927 | DS | NNL | 4 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .231 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1927 | CHT | NNL | 24 | 90 | 12 | 38 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 9 | 0 | .422 | .282 (+50%) | .344 (+39%) | .392 (+36%) | .736 (+37%) | 0.0 |
| Career · 11 seasons | 508 | 1,886 | 320 | 603 | 100 | 26 | 87 | 417 | 49 | 201 | 5 | .320 | — | — | — | — | 8,452 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .300 |
Last 3 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924-09-03 | HAE | HIL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922-06-27 | DT1 | SSN | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1921-06-06 | DT1 | CNN | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 502 | 440 | 4793 | 227 | 112 | 215 |
| OF | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | CAG | 1B | 3 | 0 | 41 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1919 | DS | 1B | 40 | 40 | 428 | 13 | 12 | 21 |
| 1920 | DS | 1B | 51 | 51 | 566 | 21 | 16 | 17 |
| 1920 | DS | OF | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921 | DS | 1B | 43 | 43 | 464 | 28 | 9 | 22 |
| 1922 | DS | 1B | 66 | 66 | 707 | 31 | 11 | 27 |
| 1923 | DS | 1B | 71 | 71 | 830 | 40 | 14 | 49 |
| 1924 | HBG | 1B | 58 | 58 | 621 | 24 | 11 | 21 |
| 1925 | DS | 1B | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926 | DS | 1B | 83 | 83 | 878 | 61 | 28 | 52 |
| 1926 | DS | OF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927 | DS | 1B | 4 | 4 | 36 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1927 | CHT | 1B | 24 | 24 | 222 | 6 | 8 | 6 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 502 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 2 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Edgar Wesley: the record in brief
Edgar Wesley's record on this page is drawn from the season tables, which run from 1918 to 1927. The season rows list, in order, the Chicago American Giants (1918), the Detroit Stars (1919 to 1927), the Harrisburg Giants (1924), and the Cleveland Hornets (1927). Wesley, a first baseman by primary position, batted and threw left-handed. The recorded size is 5-foot-11 and 215 pounds. The birth record reads May 2, 1891, in Waco, TX, USA. The bio records the death on July 12, 1966, in Austin, TX, USA. Edgar Wesley was the playing name; the full given name is Edgar Wooded.
In 508 games and 1,886 at bats, Wesley batted .320 with 603 hits, along with 87 homers, 417 runs batted in, and 49 stolen bases. On-base and slugging figures of .387 and .539 give Wesley a career OPS of .926. Set against a .279 league average for the same years, Wesley's .320 average sits 14.5% above it. By OPS the gap is 27.8% above league average (.926 against .724).
Frequently Asked Questions about Edgar Wesley
- Was Edgar Wesley a pitcher?
- No. Edgar Wesley was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Edgar Wesley hit?
- Edgar Wesley hit 87 career home runs with 603 hits.
- What teams did Edgar Wesley play for?
- Edgar Wesley played for 4 teams: the Chicago American Giants (1918), the Detroit Stars (1919–1923, 1925–1927), the Harrisburg Giants (1924), and the Cleveland Hornets (1927).
- What were Edgar Wesley's career stats?
- In 508 games, Edgar Wesley had 603 hits, 87 home runs, 417 RBI, 320 runs, and 49 stolen bases, with a .320 batting average.
- What position did Edgar Wesley play?
- Edgar Wesley played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Edgar Wesley and how much did he weigh?
- Edgar Wesley was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 215 pounds.
- How many home runs did Edgar Wesley hit each season?
- Edgar Wesley's home runs by season: 0 in 1918, 8 in 1919, 8 in 1920, 8 in 1921, 9 in 1922, 16 in 1923, 5 in 1924, 16 in 1925, 16 in 1926, and 1 in 1927. His most in one season was 16, in 1923, 1925, and 1926.
- What was Edgar Wesley's career batting average?
- Edgar Wesley batted .320 over his career, with 603 hits in 1,886 at bats.
- How many RBI did Edgar Wesley have?
- Edgar Wesley drove in 417 runs in his career.
- Is Edgar Wesley in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Edgar Wesley has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.