Bobby Wheelock
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1887-1891)
Bobby Wheelock was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1887 to 1891 for the Boston Braves and the Columbus Solons, a span of 5 seasons. In 236 career games, he hit .235 with 201 hits, 3 home runs, and 70 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 160 lb
- Died
- 3/13/1928 in Boston, MA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1887-05-19
- Last Game
- 1891-09-27
Full name: Warren Henry Wheelock
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 236 | 854 | 138 | 201 | 25 | 4 | 3 | 70 | 106 | 118 | 70 | .235 | .330 | .285 | .614 | -1,063 |
Career AVG .235 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 10.0% below league average.
Career OBP .330 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .285 vs. league average .355 across their career seasons — 19.9% below league average.
Career OPS .614 vs. league average .689 across their career seasons — 10.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1887 | BSN | NL | 48 | 166 | 32 | 42 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 20 | 15 | 15 | .253 | .270 (-7%) | .331 (-5%) | .373 (-10%) | .705 (-8%) | -183.7 |
| 1890 | CL6 | AA | 52 | 190 | 24 | 45 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 34 | 25 | 0 | .237 | .260 (-9%) | .336 (-3%) | .351 (-16%) | .687 (-10%) | -250.3 |
| 1891 | CL6 | AA | 136 | 498 | 82 | 114 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 39 | 52 | 78 | 55 | .229 | .254 (-10%) | .331 (+1%) | .343 (-23%) | .675 (-11%) | -628.8 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 236 | 854 | 138 | 201 | 25 | 4 | 3 | 70 | 106 | 118 | 70 | .235 | — | — | — | — | -1,063 | ||
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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 4 |
| Shortstop | 208 |
| Left Field | 9 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 18 |
Bobby Wheelock: the record in brief
May 19, 1887 and September 27, 1891 bracket Bobby Wheelock's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The season rows list, in order, the Boston Beaneaters (1887) and the Columbus Solons (1890 to 1891). Wheelock is listed as a shortstop at 5'8" and 160 pounds. Wheelock both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is August 6, 1864, in Charlestown, MA, USA. Wheelock's death is recorded on March 13, 1928, in Boston, MA, USA. The bio lists the given name Warren Henry.
Wheelock collected 201 hits in 854 at bats across 236 games, good for a .235 batting average, adding 3 home runs, 70 runs batted in, and 106 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .330 clip and slugging .285, Wheelock finished with a .614 OPS. The league as a whole hit .261 across Wheelock's seasons, which puts the .235 career mark 10.0% below average. Wheelock collected a career-high 114 hits in 1891. Wheelock drove in a season-high 39 runs in 1891. 1891 brought a season-best 52 stolen bases.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bobby Wheelock
- What years did Bobby Wheelock play?
- Bobby Wheelock played in Major League Baseball from 1887 to 1891.
- Was Bobby Wheelock a pitcher?
- No. Bobby Wheelock was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Bobby Wheelock hit?
- Bobby Wheelock hit 3 career home runs with 201 hits.
- What teams did Bobby Wheelock play for?
- Bobby Wheelock played for 2 teams: the Boston Beaneaters (1887) and the Columbus Solons (1890–1891).
- What were Bobby Wheelock's career stats?
- In 236 games, Bobby Wheelock had 201 hits, 3 home runs, 70 RBI, 138 runs, and 106 stolen bases, with a .235 batting average.
- What position did Bobby Wheelock play?
- Bobby Wheelock played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bobby Wheelock and how much did he weigh?
- Bobby Wheelock was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 160 pounds.
- How many home runs did Bobby Wheelock hit each season?
- Bobby Wheelock's home runs by season: 2 in 1887, 1 in 1890, and 0 in 1891. His most in one season was 2, in 1887.
- What was Bobby Wheelock's career batting average?
- Bobby Wheelock batted .235 over his career, with 201 hits in 854 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bobby Wheelock have?
- Bobby Wheelock drove in 70 runs in his career.
- Is Bobby Wheelock in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bobby Wheelock has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.