Dick Wheeler
Born: 1/14/1898 in Keene, NH, USA
Died: 2/12/1962 in Lexington, MA, USA
MLB Debut: 1918-06-13 | Final Game: 1918-06-17
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Richard Wheeler
Biography
Dick Wheeler was a professional baseball player born in 1898, whose career spanned a brief period in the early 20th century. He played as a position player, participating in Major League Baseball for a mere three games from June 13 to June 17, 1918. Despite his short stint in the league, Wheeler's involvement in baseball during this era, often referred to as the deadball era, highlights the challenges and dynamics of the game at the time.
Throughout his career, Wheeler struggled to make an impact at the plate, finishing with a batting average of 0.0, having recorded no hits, home runs, or RBIs. His performance was not indicative of the typical statistics one might expect from a major leaguer, and he did not steal any bases. While he may not have left a significant mark in terms of statistics, his brief appearance in the league serves as a reminder of the many players who aspired to compete at the highest level during a transformative period in baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | STL | NL | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | SLN | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst College | Amherst | MA | 1917, 1918, 1919, 1920 |