Joe Wilhoit
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1916-1919)
Joe Wilhoit was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1916 to 1919 for 4 teams, including the Boston Braves, a span of 4 seasons. In 283 career games, he hit .257 with 201 hits, 3 home runs, and 73 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 108.
- 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
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 175 lb
- Died
- 9/25/1930 in Santa Barbara, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1916-04-12
- Last Game
- 1919-09-28
Full name: Joseph William Wilhoit
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 283 | 782 | 93 | 201 | 23 | 9 | 3 | 73 | 28 | 75 | 82 | .257 | .323 | .321 | .644 | 108 |
Career AVG .257 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .323 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .321 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .644 vs. league average .648 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | BSN | NL | 116 | 383 | 44 | 88 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 38 | 18 | 27 | 45 | .230 | .248 (-8%) | .314 (-10%) | .326 (-8%) | .640 (-9%) | -541.5 |
| 1917 | BSN | NL | 54 | 186 | 20 | 51 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 17 | 15 | .274 | .248 (+10%) | .312 (+7%) | .323 (-2%) | .635 (+3%) | 114.1 |
| 1917 | PIT | NL | 9 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 114.1 |
| 1917 | NY1 | NL | 34 | 50 | 9 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 5 | .340 | .248 (+37%) | .312 (+38%) | .323 (+42%) | .635 (+40%) | 114.1 |
| 1918 | NY1 | NL | 64 | 135 | 13 | 37 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 4 | 17 | 14 | .274 | .255 (+7%) | .318 (+11%) | .326 (+4%) | .645 (+8%) | 207.6 |
| 1919 | BOS | AL | 6 | 18 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 283 | 782 | 93 | 201 | 23 | 9 | 3 | 73 | 28 | 75 | 82 | .257 | — | — | — | — | 8 | ||
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 (283 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 136 | 369 | 33 | 81 | 0 | 28 | .220 |
| Away | 147 | 413 | 60 | 120 | 3 | 48 | .291 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919-09-28 | BOS | MIN | L | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1919-09-27 | BOS | MIN | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1919-09-27 | BOS | MIN | L | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1919-09-24 | BOS | NYY | W | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1919-09-19 | BOS | CHW | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-09-18 | BOS | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-09-02 | NY1 | BSN | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1918-08-19 | NY1 | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-08-16 | NY1 | CIN | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1918-08-13 | NY1 | BSN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 35 |
| Center Field | 9 |
| Right Field | 180 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| DePaul University | Chicago | IL | 1909 |
| Loyola Marymount University | Los Angeles | CA | 1904, 1905 |
Joe Wilhoit: the record in brief
April 12, 1916 and September 28, 1919 bracket Joe Wilhoit's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. By club, Wilhoit's seasons break down as the Boston Braves (1916 to 1917), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1917), the New York Giants (1917 to 1918), and the Boston Red Sox (1919). Wilhoit is listed as an outfielder at 6-foot-2 and 175 pounds. Wilhoit batted left-handed and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Wilhoit was born on December 20, 1885, in Hiawatha, KS, USA. Wilhoit died on September 25, 1930, in Santa Barbara, CA, USA. The given name on file is Joseph William Wilhoit.
The batting record for Wilhoit: 283 games, 201 hits in 782 at bats, and a .257 average; the totals also include 3 homers, 73 RBI, and 28 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .323 and the slugging percentage .321, for an OPS of .644. The .257 career average is close to the .253 the league hit across the same seasons. The highest hit total in a season was 88, in 1916.
Frequently Asked Questions about Joe Wilhoit
- What years did Joe Wilhoit play?
- Joe Wilhoit played in Major League Baseball from 1916 to 1919.
- Was Joe Wilhoit a pitcher?
- No. Joe Wilhoit was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Joe Wilhoit hit?
- Joe Wilhoit hit 3 career home runs with 201 hits.
- What teams did Joe Wilhoit play for?
- Joe Wilhoit played for 4 teams: the Boston Braves (1916–1917), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1917), the New York Giants (1917–1918), and the Boston Red Sox (1919).
- What were Joe Wilhoit's career stats?
- In 283 games, Joe Wilhoit had 201 hits, 3 home runs, 73 RBI, 93 runs, and 28 stolen bases, with a .257 batting average.
- What position did Joe Wilhoit play?
- Joe Wilhoit played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Joe Wilhoit and how much did he weigh?
- Joe Wilhoit was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 175 pounds.
- How many home runs did Joe Wilhoit hit each season?
- Joe Wilhoit's home runs by season: 2 in 1916, 1 in 1917, 0 in 1918, and 0 in 1919. His most in one season was 2, in 1916.
- What was Joe Wilhoit's career batting average?
- Joe Wilhoit batted .257 over his career, with 201 hits in 782 at bats.
- How many RBI did Joe Wilhoit have?
- Joe Wilhoit drove in 73 runs in his career.
- Is Joe Wilhoit in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Joe Wilhoit has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.