Zack Wheat
Outfielder · Career Stats, Hall of Fame Bio & Records (1909-1927)
Zack Wheat was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1909 to 1927 for the Brooklyn Dodgers and the Philadelphia Athletics, a span of 19 seasons. In 2,410 career games, he hit .317 with 2,884 hits, 132 home runs, and 1,248 RBI. Zack Wheat was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1959. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 30,370.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 170 lb
- Died
- 3/11/1972 in Sedalia, MO, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1909-09-11
- Last Game
- 1927-09-21
- Hall of Fame
- Inducted 1959 (BBWAA)
Full name: Zachariah Davis Wheat
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,410 | 9,106 | 1,289 | 2,884 | 476 | 172 | 132 | 1,248 | 205 | 650 | 572 | .317 | .367 | .450 | .817 | 30,370 |
Career AVG .317 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — +18.1% above league average.
Career OBP .367 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — +10.7% above league average.
Career SLG .450 vs. league average .362 across their career seasons — +24.4% above league average.
Career OPS .817 vs. league average .694 across their career seasons — +17.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | BRO | NL | 26 | 102 | 15 | 31 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 13 | .304 | .244 (+24%) | .306 (+12%) | .312 (+38%) | .618 (+25%) | 321.5 |
| 1910 | BRO | NL | 156 | 606 | 78 | 172 | 36 | 15 | 2 | 55 | 16 | 47 | 80 | .284 | .249 (+14%) | .317 (+7%) | .326 (+23%) | .644 (+15%) | 1559.0 |
| 1911 | BRO | NL | 140 | 534 | 55 | 153 | 26 | 13 | 5 | 76 | 21 | 29 | 58 | .287 | .266 (+7%) | .336 (-1%) | .356 (+15%) | .693 (+7%) | 556.1 |
| 1912 | BRO | NL | 123 | 453 | 70 | 138 | 28 | 7 | 8 | 65 | 16 | 39 | 40 | .305 | .268 (+13%) | .335 (+9%) | .358 (+26%) | .694 (+18%) | 1509.1 |
| 1913 | BRO | NL | 138 | 535 | 64 | 161 | 28 | 10 | 7 | 58 | 19 | 25 | 45 | .301 | .259 (+16%) | .325 (+3%) | .345 (+24%) | .670 (+14%) | 1181.1 |
| 1914 | BRO | NL | 145 | 533 | 66 | 170 | 26 | 9 | 9 | 89 | 20 | 47 | 50 | .319 | .255 (+25%) | .322 (+17%) | .339 (+33%) | .661 (+25%) | 2525.8 |
| 1915 | BRO | NL | 146 | 528 | 64 | 136 | 15 | 12 | 5 | 66 | 21 | 52 | 42 | .258 | .250 (+3%) | .318 (+4%) | .332 (+8%) | .651 (+6%) | 581.6 |
| 1916 | BRO | NL | 149 | 568 | 76 | 177 | 32 | 13 | 9 | 73 | 19 | 43 | 49 | .312 | .248 (+25%) | .314 (+17%) | .326 (+41%) | .640 (+29%) | 2901.5 |
| 1917 | BRO | NL | 109 | 362 | 38 | 113 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 41 | 5 | 20 | 18 | .312 | .248 (+26%) | .312 (+13%) | .323 (+31%) | .635 (+22%) | 1225.5 |
| 1918 | BRO | NL | 105 | 409 | 39 | 137 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 51 | 9 | 16 | 17 | .335 | .255 (+31%) | .318 (+16%) | .326 (+18%) | .645 (+17%) | 1181.1 |
| 1919 | BRO | NL | 137 | 536 | 70 | 159 | 23 | 11 | 5 | 62 | 15 | 33 | 27 | .297 | .262 (+13%) | .322 (+7%) | .347 (+17%) | .670 (+12%) | 1159.3 |
| 1920 | BRO | NL | 148 | 583 | 89 | 191 | 26 | 13 | 9 | 73 | 8 | 48 | 21 | .328 | .271 (+20%) | .331 (+16%) | .363 (+28%) | .694 (+22%) | 2513.4 |
| 1921 | BRO | NL | 148 | 568 | 91 | 182 | 31 | 10 | 14 | 85 | 11 | 44 | 19 | .320 | .286 (+12%) | .344 (+8%) | .395 (+23%) | .739 (+16%) | 1797.4 |
| 1922 | BRO | NL | 152 | 600 | 92 | 201 | 29 | 12 | 16 | 112 | 9 | 45 | 22 | .335 | .285 (+17%) | .345 (+12%) | .397 (+27%) | .743 (+20%) | 2467.1 |
| 1923 | BRO | NL | 98 | 349 | 63 | 131 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 65 | 3 | 23 | 12 | .375 | .282 (+33%) | .344 (+21%) | .390 (+31%) | .734 (+26%) | 1751.7 |
| 1924 | BRO | NL | 141 | 566 | 92 | 212 | 41 | 8 | 14 | 97 | 3 | 49 | 18 | .375 | .283 (+32%) | .345 (+24%) | .389 (+41%) | .734 (+33%) | 3834.6 |
| 1925 | BRO | NL | 150 | 616 | 125 | 221 | 42 | 14 | 14 | 103 | 3 | 45 | 22 | .359 | .288 (+25%) | .349 (+15%) | .407 (+33%) | .756 (+25%) | 3113.4 |
| 1926 | BRO | NL | 111 | 411 | 68 | 119 | 31 | 2 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 21 | 14 | .290 | .279 (+4%) | .345 (-6%) | .390 (+5%) | .735 (avg) | -89.2 |
| 1927 | PHA | AL | 88 | 247 | 34 | 80 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 38 | 2 | 18 | 5 | .324 | .282 (+15%) | .344 (+10%) | .392 (avg) | .736 (+5%) | 279.7 |
| Career · 19 seasons | 2,410 | 9,106 | 1,289 | 2,884 | 476 | 172 | 132 | 1,248 | 205 | 650 | 572 | .317 | — | — | — | — | 30,370 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (2410 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1221 | 4504 | 649 | 1453 | 81 | 650 | .323 |
| Away | 1189 | 4603 | 639 | 1432 | 51 | 620 | .311 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927-09-21 | PHA | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927-09-20 | PHA | SLA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927-09-17 | PHA | SLA | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927-09-14 | PHA | CHW | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927-09-12 | PHA | DET | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927-09-05 | PHA | MIN | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927-09-05 | PHA | MIN | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927-09-03 | PHA | NYY | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927-09-02 | PHA | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927-08-31 | PHA | MIN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | BRO | OF | 26 | 26 | 54 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| 1910 | BRO | OF | 156 | 156 | 354 | 21 | 15 | 6 |
| 1911 | BRO | OF | 136 | 0 | 287 | 12 | 14 | 0 |
| 1912 | BRO | OF | 120 | 0 | 285 | 13 | 10 | 2 |
| 1913 | BRO | OF | 135 | 0 | 338 | 13 | 8 | 7 |
| 1914 | BRO | OF | 144 | 0 | 331 | 21 | 14 | 5 |
| 1915 | BRO | OF | 144 | 0 | 345 | 18 | 18 | 4 |
| 1916 | BRO | OF | 149 | 0 | 333 | 14 | 9 | 0 |
| 1917 | BRO | OF | 98 | 0 | 216 | 12 | 5 | 5 |
| 1918 | BRO | OF | 105 | 0 | 219 | 11 | 5 | 2 |
| 1919 | BRO | OF | 137 | 0 | 297 | 9 | 9 | 2 |
| 1920 | BRO | OF | 148 | 0 | 287 | 10 | 9 | 5 |
| 1921 | BRO | OF | 148 | 0 | 283 | 18 | 11 | 3 |
| 1922 | BRO | OF | 152 | 0 | 317 | 14 | 3 | 1 |
| 1923 | BRO | OF | 87 | 0 | 135 | 4 | 14 | 1 |
| 1924 | BRO | OF | 139 | 0 | 288 | 13 | 11 | 4 |
| 1925 | BRO | OF | 149 | 0 | 320 | 7 | 13 | 2 |
| 1926 | BRO | OF | 102 | 0 | 202 | 9 | 10 | 3 |
| 1927 | PHA | OF | 62 | 0 | 105 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 2328 |
| Center Field | 5 |
| Right Field | 5 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1925 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | LF |
| 1924 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | LF |
| 1923 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | OF |
| 1920 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | OF |
| 1918 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | OF |
| 1916 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | OF |
| 1915 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | LF |
| 1914 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | OF |
| 1913 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | OF |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 15th | 4.0 | 80 | 0 |
| 1924 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 3rd | 40.0 | 80 | 0 |
| 1914 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 9th | 10.0 | 64 | 0 |
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Zack Wheat: the record in brief
Zack Wheat's major league career runs from a debut on September 11, 1909 to a final game on September 21, 1927. By club, Wheat's seasons break down as the Brooklyn Superbas (1909 through 1913), the Brooklyn Dodgers (1911 through 1912), the Brooklyn Robins (1914 to 1926), and the Philadelphia Athletics (1927). Wheat, born on May 23, 1888, in Hamilton, MO, USA, is listed as an outfielder and batted left-handed and threw right-handed. The bio gives 5-foot-10 and 170 pounds. Wheat's death is recorded on March 11, 1972, in Sedalia, MO, USA. Zack Wheat was the playing name; the full given name is Zachariah Davis.
Across 2,410 games at the plate, Wheat's career line reads 2,884 hits in 9,106 at bats for a .317 average, plus 132 home runs, 1,248 runs batted in, and 205 stolen bases. On-base and slugging figures of .367 and .450 give Wheat a career OPS of .817. Set against a .268 league average for the same years, Wheat's .317 average sits 18.1% above it.
Frequently Asked Questions about Zack Wheat
- What years did Zack Wheat play?
- Zack Wheat played in Major League Baseball from 1909 to 1927.
- Was Zack Wheat a pitcher?
- No. Zack Wheat was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Zack Wheat hit?
- Zack Wheat hit 132 career home runs with 2884 hits.
- Is Zack Wheat in the Hall of Fame?
- Yes. Zack Wheat was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1959.
- What was Zack Wheat's career batting average?
- Zack Wheat batted .317 over his career, with 2,884 hits in 9,106 at bats.
- How many RBI did Zack Wheat have?
- Zack Wheat drove in 1,248 runs in his career.