Ryan Wheeler
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2012-2014)
Ryan Wheeler was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2012 to 2014 for the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Colorado Rockies, a span of 3 seasons. In 109 career games, he hit .233 with 48 hits, 3 home runs, and 30 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 230 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2012-07-20
- Last Game
- 2014-07-04
Full name: Ryan Gerard Wheeler
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 109 | 206 | 18 | 48 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 30 | 1 | 15 | 44 | .233 | .280 | .335 | .615 | -306 |
Career AVG .233 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 7.9% below league average.
Career OBP .280 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 11.6% below league average.
Career SLG .335 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 15.4% below league average.
Career OPS .615 vs. league average .713 across their career seasons — 13.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | ARI | NL | 50 | 109 | 11 | 26 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 9 | 22 | .239 | .254 (-6%) | .318 (-8%) | .405 (-16%) | .724 (-13%) | -225.0 |
| 2013 | COL | NL | 28 | 41 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 10 | .220 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2014 | COL | NL | 31 | 56 | 6 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 12 | .232 | .251 (-8%) | .313 (-10%) | .386 (-3%) | .700 (-6%) | -81.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 109 | 206 | 18 | 48 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 30 | 1 | 15 | 44 | .233 | — | — | — | — | -306 | ||
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 (109 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 56 | 91 | 8 | 24 | 1 | 13 | .264 |
| Away | 53 | 115 | 10 | 24 | 2 | 17 | .209 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-04 | COL | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-07-03 | COL | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-07-02 | COL | WAS | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-07-01 | COL | WAS | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014-06-30 | COL | WAS | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014-06-29 | COL | MIL | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-06-28 | COL | MIL | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-06-27 | COL | MIL | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014-06-26 | COL | MIL | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014-06-25 | COL | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 16 |
| Third Base | 36 |
| Left Field | 1 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | COL | NL | $500,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $500,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loyola Marymount University | Los Angeles | CA | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
Ryan Wheeler: the record in brief
The profile opens with Ryan Wheeler's first major league game on July 20, 2012; the last one listed came on July 4, 2014. By club, Wheeler's seasons break down as the Arizona Diamondbacks (2012) and the Colorado Rockies (2013 to 2014). Wheeler, a third baseman by primary position, batted left-handed and threw right-handed. Wheeler is listed at 230 pounds on a 6-foot-3 frame. Wheeler was born on July 10, 1988, in Torrance, CA, USA. Ryan Wheeler was the playing name; the full given name is Ryan Gerard.
Wheeler's career batting table shows 109 games, 206 at bats and 48 hits, a .233 average, plus 3 homers and 30 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .280 and .335 give Wheeler a career OPS of .615. The league as a whole hit .253 across Wheeler's seasons, which puts the .233 career mark 7.9% below average. The hits column peaks at 26, in 2012. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .239 in 2012, did not top the league's .254.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ryan Wheeler
- What years did Ryan Wheeler play?
- Ryan Wheeler played in Major League Baseball from 2012 to 2014.
- Was Ryan Wheeler a pitcher?
- No. Ryan Wheeler was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Ryan Wheeler hit?
- Ryan Wheeler hit 3 career home runs with 48 hits.
- What was Ryan Wheeler's career batting average?
- Ryan Wheeler batted .233 over his career, with 48 hits in 206 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ryan Wheeler have?
- Ryan Wheeler drove in 30 runs in his career.
- Is Ryan Wheeler in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ryan Wheeler has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.