Joe Wiggins
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Joe Wiggins was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball for 5 teams, including the Nashville Elite Giants. In 72 career games, he hit .247 with 61 hits, 2 home runs, and 36 RBI. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020.
- 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
- — / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 160 lb
- Died
- 10/25/1984 in Cleveland, OH, USA
Full name: Joseph Clifton Wiggins
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | 247 | 36 | 61 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 36 | 3 | 20 | 2 | .247 | .309 | .344 | .653 | -68 |
Career AVG .247 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 11.5% below league average.
Career OBP .309 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 9.2% below league average.
Career SLG .344 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 13.3% below league average.
Career OPS .653 vs. league average .737 across their career seasons — 11.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | NEG | NNL | 25 | 77 | 13 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 8 | 1 | .247 | .293 (-16%) | .354 (-8%) | .429 (-12%) | .784 (-10%) | -137.6 |
| 1931 | CCU | NNL | 18 | 65 | 11 | 20 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 6 | 0 | .308 | .276 (+11%) | .338 (+11%) | .388 (+15%) | .726 (+13%) | 144.6 |
| 1932 | NEG | NSL | 2 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1932 | BBS | EWL | 14 | 54 | 5 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 0 | .278 | .275 (+1%) | .335 (-6%) | .391 (-10%) | .726 (-8%) | 0.0 |
| 1933 | NBY | IND | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1934 | PBG | NN2 | 10 | 34 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .147 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 72 | 247 | 36 | 61 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 36 | 3 | 20 | 2 | .247 | — | — | — | — | 7 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 62 | 62 | 48 | 97 | 10 | 6 |
| OF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 9 | 8 | 9 | 19 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | NEG | 3B | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 1 | 0 |
| 1930 | NEG | OF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930 | NEG | SS | 8 | 8 | 9 | 19 | 2 | 0 |
| 1931 | CCU | 3B | 18 | 18 | 13 | 33 | 3 | 2 |
| 1931 | CCU | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932 | NEG | 3B | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932 | BBS | 3B | 14 | 14 | 12 | 25 | 4 | 3 |
| 1933 | NBY | 3B | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934 | PBG | 3B | 9 | 9 | 5 | 14 | 2 | 1 |
| 1934 | PBG | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 62 |
| Shortstop | 9 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Joe Wiggins: the record in brief
The season rows for Joe Wiggins begin in 1930. The season rows list, in order, the Nashville Elite Giants (1930 to 1932), the Cleveland Cubs (1931), the Baltimore Black Sox (1932), the New York Black Yankees (1933), and the Philadelphia Bacharach Giants (1934). Wiggins played primarily as a third baseman. The bio adds a birth date on September 19, 1906, in Dinwiddie County, VA, USA and a listed size of 5-foot-10 and 160 pounds. Wiggins's death is recorded on October 25, 1984, in Cleveland, OH, USA. Joe Wiggins was the playing name; the full given name is Joseph Clifton.
Wiggins's career batting table shows 72 games, 247 at bats and 61 hits, a .247 average; the totals also include 2 homers and 36 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .309 and the slugging percentage .344, for an OPS of .653. Wiggins's .247 average ran 11.5% below the .279 that the league posted over the same seasons. The hits column peaks at 20, in 1931. In 1931, a season of regular play, Wiggins hit .308 while the league hit .276.
Frequently Asked Questions about Joe Wiggins
- Was Joe Wiggins a pitcher?
- No. Joe Wiggins was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Joe Wiggins hit?
- Joe Wiggins hit 2 career home runs with 61 hits.
- What teams did Joe Wiggins play for?
- Joe Wiggins played for 4 teams: the Nashville Elite Giants (1930–1932), the Baltimore Black Sox (1932), the New York Black Yankees (1933), and the Philadelphia Bacharach Giants (1934).
- What were Joe Wiggins's career stats?
- In 72 games, Joe Wiggins had 61 hits, 2 home runs, 36 RBI, 36 runs, and 3 stolen bases, with a .247 batting average.
- What position did Joe Wiggins play?
- Joe Wiggins played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Joe Wiggins and how much did he weigh?
- Joe Wiggins was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 160 pounds.
- How many home runs did Joe Wiggins hit each season?
- Joe Wiggins's home runs by season: 1 in 1930, 1 in 1931, 0 in 1932, 0 in 1933, and 0 in 1934. His most in one season was 1, in 1930 and 1931.
- What was Joe Wiggins's career batting average?
- Joe Wiggins batted .247 over his career, with 61 hits in 247 at bats.
- How many RBI did Joe Wiggins have?
- Joe Wiggins drove in 36 runs in his career.
- Is Joe Wiggins in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Joe Wiggins has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.