Mack Wheat
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1915-1921)
Mack Wheat was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1915 to 1921 for the Brooklyn Dodgers and the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 7 seasons. In 225 career games, he hit .204 with 123 hits, 4 home runs, and 35 RBI.
- 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 167 lb
- Died
- 8/14/1979 in Los Banos, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1915-05-14
- Last Game
- 1921-06-06
Full name: McKinley Davis Wheat
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 225 | 602 | 34 | 123 | 23 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 7 | 19 | 102 | .204 | .241 | .279 | .520 | -1,860 |
Career AVG .204 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 21.7% below league average.
Career OBP .241 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 25.6% below league average.
Career SLG .279 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 19.4% below league average.
Career OPS .520 vs. league average .670 across their career seasons — 22.4% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | BRO | NL | 8 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .071 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1916 | BRO | NL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1917 | BRO | NL | 29 | 60 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12 | .133 | .248 (-46%) | .312 (-48%) | .323 (-54%) | .635 (-51%) | -438.6 |
| 1918 | BRO | NL | 57 | 157 | 11 | 34 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 24 | .217 | .255 (-15%) | .318 (-20%) | .326 (-10%) | .645 (-15%) | -383.0 |
| 1919 | BRO | NL | 41 | 112 | 5 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 22 | .205 | .262 (-22%) | .322 (-24%) | .347 (-33%) | .670 (-29%) | -474.0 |
| 1920 | PHI | NL | 78 | 230 | 15 | 52 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 3 | 8 | 35 | .226 | .271 (-17%) | .331 (-21%) | .363 (-8%) | .694 (-14%) | -564.3 |
| 1921 | PHI | NL | 10 | 27 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .185 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 225 | 602 | 34 | 123 | 23 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 7 | 19 | 102 | .204 | — | — | — | — | -1,860 | ||
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
View full game log (225 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 95 | 221 | 14 | 45 | 4 | 20 | .204 |
| Away | 130 | 380 | 22 | 78 | 0 | 19 | .205 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921-06-06 | PHI | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-06-04 | PHI | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-06-01 | PHI | NY1 | L | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1921-05-30 | PHI | NY1 | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-05-29 | PHI | BRO | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-05-14 | PHI | PIT | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1921-05-11 | PHI | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-05-07 | PHI | BSN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1921-05-01 | PHI | BRO | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-04-14 | PHI | NY1 | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 184 |
| Left Field | 9 |
| Center Field | 3 |
| Right Field | 6 |
Mack Wheat: the record in brief
The profile opens with Mack Wheat's first major league game on May 14, 1915; the last one listed came on June 6, 1921. The season rows list, in order, the Brooklyn Robins (1915 to 1919) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1920 to 1921). Wheat, born on June 9, 1893, in Polo, MO, USA, is listed as a catcher and threw and hit right-handed. The bio gives 5 feet, 11 inches and 167 pounds. Wheat's death is recorded on August 14, 1979, in Los Banos, CA, USA. Mack Wheat was the playing name; the full given name is McKinley Davis.
Across 225 games at the plate, Wheat's career line reads 123 hits in 602 at bats for a .204 average; the totals also include 4 homers and 35 RBI. Wheat got on base at a .241 rate and slugged .279 (.520 OPS). Measured against the leagues Wheat played in, the .204 career average compares with a .261 league average over the same seasons, 21.7% below the league. In OPS terms, Wheat's .520 stands 22.4% below the league's .670. Wheat collected a career-high 52 hits in 1920.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mack Wheat
- What years did Mack Wheat play?
- Mack Wheat played in Major League Baseball from 1915 to 1921.
- Was Mack Wheat a pitcher?
- No. Mack Wheat was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Mack Wheat hit?
- Mack Wheat hit 4 career home runs with 123 hits.
- What was Mack Wheat's career batting average?
- Mack Wheat batted .204 over his career, with 123 hits in 602 at bats.
- How many RBI did Mack Wheat have?
- Mack Wheat drove in 35 runs in his career.
- Is Mack Wheat in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mack Wheat has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.