Harry Wheeler
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1878-1884)
Harry Wheeler was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1878 to 1884 for 9 teams, including the Providence Grays, a span of 7 seasons. In 257 career games, he hit .228 with 256 hits, 2 home runs, and 32 RBI. He also pitched in 14 games, going 7-6 with a 4.70 ERA.
- 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 165 lb
- Died
- 10/9/1900 in Cincinnati, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1878-06-19
- Last Game
- 1884-10-15
Full name: Harry Eugene Wheeler
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 257 | 1,122 | 152 | 256 | 29 | 21 | 2 | 32 | 0 | 23 | 32 | .228 | .244 | .297 | .540 | -1,734 |
Career AVG .228 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 8.4% below league average.
Career OBP .244 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — 12.4% below league average.
Career SLG .297 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 10.2% below league average.
Career OPS .540 vs. league average .609 across their career seasons — 11.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1878 | PRO | NL | 7 | 27 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 15 | .148 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1879 | CN1 | NL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1880 | CL2 | NL | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1880 | CN1 | NL | 17 | 65 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 15 | .092 | .244 (-62%) | .267 (-65%) | .319 (-61%) | .586 (-63%) | 0.0 |
| 1882 | CN2 | AA | 76 | 344 | 59 | 86 | 11 | 11 | 1 | 29 | 0 | 7 | 0 | .250 | .248 (+1%) | .275 (-4%) | .329 (+8%) | .605 (+2%) | 27.3 |
| 1883 | CL5 | AA | 82 | 371 | 42 | 84 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | .226 | .257 (-12%) | .285 (-17%) | .345 (-19%) | .631 (-18%) | -928.1 |
| 1884 | SL4 | AA | 5 | 19 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .263 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1884 | KCU | UA | 14 | 62 | 11 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .258 | .243 (+6%) | .278 (+5%) | .327 (-16%) | .606 (-7%) | 0.0 |
| 1884 | CHU | UA | 37 | 158 | 29 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | .228 | .243 (-6%) | .278 (-11%) | .327 (-3%) | .606 (-7%) | 0.0 |
| 1884 | BLU | UA | 17 | 69 | 3 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .261 | .243 (+7%) | .278 (-6%) | .327 (-11%) | .606 (-9%) | 0.0 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 257 | 1,122 | 152 | 256 | 29 | 21 | 2 | 32 | 0 | 23 | 32 | .228 | — | — | — | — | -901 | ||
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.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1878 | PRO | NL | 6 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 62.0 | 70 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 3.48 | 2.30 (-51%) | -1309.5 |
| 1879 | CN1 | NL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 81.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 1882 | CN2 | AA | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 21.2 | 21 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 5.40 | 2.80 (-93%) | -378.7 |
| 1883 | CL5 | AA | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 7.20 | — | 0.0 |
| 1884 | KCU | UA | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1.12 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 7 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 97.2 | 117 | 51 | 43 | 41 | 4.70 | — | -1,688 | ||
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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 12 | 0 | 80 | 3 | 10 | 10 |
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| OF | 237 | 0 | 363 | 37 | 106 | 3 |
| P | 14 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 4 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1878 | PRO | P | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1879 | CN1 | OF | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1879 | CN1 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1880 | CL2 | OF | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1880 | CN1 | OF | 17 | 0 | 37 | 5 | 14 | 1 |
| 1882 | CN2 | 1B | 12 | 0 | 80 | 3 | 10 | 10 |
| 1882 | CN2 | OF | 64 | 0 | 94 | 11 | 25 | 1 |
| 1882 | CN2 | P | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1883 | CL5 | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1883 | CL5 | OF | 82 | 0 | 130 | 13 | 35 | 1 |
| 1883 | CL5 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 1884 | SL4 | OF | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 1884 | KCU | OF | 13 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| 1884 | KCU | P | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1884 | CHU | OF | 37 | 0 | 45 | 3 | 14 | 0 |
| 1884 | BLU | OF | 17 | 0 | 18 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 14 |
| First Base | 12 |
| Second Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 115 |
| Center Field | 40 |
| Right Field | 82 |
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Harry Wheeler: the record in brief
According to the bio, Harry Wheeler debuted on June 19, 1878 and played a final game on October 15, 1884. Wheeler played for the Providence Grays (1878), the Cincinnati Reds (1879 through 1880), the Cleveland Blues (1880), the Cincinnati Red Stockings (1882), the Columbus Buckeyes (1883), the St. Louis Browns (1884), the Kansas City Cowboys (1884), and the Chicago/Pittsburgh (Union League) (1884), with further stops in the season rows. Born on March 3, 1858, in Versailles, IN, USA, Wheeler is listed as an outfielder and both batted and threw right-handed. Wheeler's listed size is 165 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame. Wheeler died on October 9, 1900, in Cincinnati, OH, USA. The bio lists the given name Harry Eugene.
In 257 games and 1,122 at bats, Wheeler batted .228 with 256 hits, adding 2 home runs and 32 runs batted in. Wheeler got on base at a .244 rate and slugged .297 (.540 OPS). Set against a .249 league average for the same years, Wheeler's .228 average sits 8.4% below it.
Frequently Asked Questions about Harry Wheeler
- What years did Harry Wheeler play?
- Harry Wheeler played in Major League Baseball from 1878 to 1884.
- Was Harry Wheeler a pitcher?
- Both. Harry Wheeler pitched in 14 games, going 7-6 with a 4.7 ERA, but spent most of his career as an Outfielder.
- How many home runs did Harry Wheeler hit?
- Harry Wheeler hit 2 career home runs with 256 hits.
- What was Harry Wheeler's career batting average?
- Harry Wheeler batted .228 over his career, with 256 hits in 1,122 at bats.
- How many RBI did Harry Wheeler have?
- Harry Wheeler drove in 32 runs in his career.
- What was Harry Wheeler's career ERA?
- Harry Wheeler finished with a 4.70 career ERA, going 7-6 with 41 strikeouts.