Mack Wheat
Born: 6/9/1893 in Polo, MO, USA
Died: 8/14/1979 in Los Banos, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1915-05-14 | Final Game: 1921-06-06
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 167 lbs
Full name: McKinley Davis Wheat
Biography
Mack Wheat, born in 1893, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1915 until 1921. Primarily recognized as a position player, Wheat played a total of 225 games in Major League Baseball. Over the course of his career, he recorded 123 hits, which included 4 home runs and 35 runs batted in. His batting average stood at .204, and he showcased his speed on the base paths with 7 stolen bases.
Wheat's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the aftermath of the deadball era and the early stages of offensive evolution in the sport. Although he did not achieve significant statistical prominence, his contributions to his teams and the game itself reflected the challenges and dynamics of early 20th-century baseball. Wheat's legacy is a reminder of the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of the game, even if their individual statistics did not garner widespread acclaim. He retired from baseball on June 6, 1921, leaving behind a career that, while modest, was part of the larger narrative of the sport's development.
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 | 0.204 | 0.241 | 0.279 | 0.520 | -2104.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | BRO | NL | 8 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.071 | 0.0 |
| 1916 | BRO | NL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1917 | BRO | NL | 29 | 60 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0.133 | -464.4 |
| 1918 | BRO | NL | 57 | 157 | 11 | 34 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 24 | 0.217 | -415.6 |
| 1919 | BRO | NL | 41 | 112 | 5 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 22 | 0.205 | -512.4 |
| 1920 | PHI | NL | 78 | 230 | 15 | 52 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 3 | 8 | 35 | 0.226 | -711.7 |
| 1921 | PHI | NL | 10 | 27 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.185 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 187 | 0 | 675 | 230 | 37 | 14 |
| OF | 16 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | BRO | C | 8 | 0 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1916 | BRO | C | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917 | BRO | C | 18 | 0 | 68 | 22 | 3 | 0 |
| 1917 | BRO | OF | 9 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918 | BRO | C | 38 | 0 | 151 | 50 | 7 | 1 |
| 1918 | BRO | OF | 7 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1919 | BRO | C | 38 | 0 | 131 | 39 | 10 | 3 |
| 1920 | PHI | C | 74 | 0 | 262 | 105 | 15 | 8 |
| 1921 | PHI | C | 9 | 0 | 39 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 184 |
| Left Field | 9 |
| Center Field | 3 |
| Right Field | 6 |