Bill Wise
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1882-1886)
Bill Wise was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1882 to 1886 for the Baltimore Orioles, the Washington Nationals, and the Washington Nationals, a span of 5 seasons. Across 54 career appearances, he went 24-21 with a 3.07 ERA and 277 strikeouts. He also batted .224 with 2 home runs. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 6118.2.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Height / Weight
- 5'7" / 142 lb
- Died
- 5/5/1940 in Washington, DC, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1882-05-02
- Last Game
- 1886-07-17
Full name: William Ellsworth Wise
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | BL2 | AA | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 26.0 | 30 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 2.77 | 2.80 (+1%) | -149.4 |
| 1884 | WSU | UA | 23 | 18 | 50 | 41 | 34 | 4 | 0 | 364.1 | 383 | 123 | 60 | 268 | 3.04 | 3.11 (+2%) | 6267.7 |
| 1886 | WS8 | NL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 9.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 24 | 21 | 54 | 45 | 37 | 4 | 0 | 393.1 | 419 | 134 | 66 | 277 | 3.07 | — | 6,118 | ||
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 Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | 362 | 53 | 81 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 1 | .224 | .249 | .296 | .544 | -311 |
Career AVG .224 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 8.8% below league average.
Career OBP .249 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — 13.1% below league average.
Career SLG .296 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 10.2% below league average.
Career OPS .544 vs. league average .615 across their career seasons — 11.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | BL2 | AA | 5 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .100 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1884 | WSU | UA | 85 | 339 | 51 | 79 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | .233 | .243 (-4%) | .278 (-7%) | .327 (-6%) | .606 (-7%) | -311.3 |
| 1886 | WS8 | NL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 91 | 362 | 53 | 81 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 1 | .224 | — | — | — | — | -311 | ||
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 |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 54 |
| First Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 8 |
| Shortstop | 2 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 18 |
| Right Field | 27 |
Bill Wise: the record in brief
May 2, 1882 and July 17, 1886 bracket Bill Wise's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The team column moves through the Baltimore Orioles (1882) and the Washington Nationals (1884 through 1886). Wise played primarily as a pitcher. The bio adds a birth date on March 15, 1861, in Washington, DC, USA and a listed size of 5'7" and 142 pounds. Wise died on May 5, 1940, in Washington, DC, USA. Bill Wise was the playing name; the full given name is William Ellsworth.
Wise went 24-21 with a 3.07 ERA in 54 games, 45 of them starts. The totals include 277 strikeouts and 37 complete games. Wise's 3.07 ERA was close to the 3.14 league figure for those seasons. Wise won 23 games in 1884, the most of any season listed. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 3.04 in 1884, when the league's was 3.11. Pitcher PIV, the site's era-adjusted run-prevention measure, totals 6,118.2 for Wise's career.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bill Wise
- What years did Bill Wise play?
- Bill Wise played in Major League Baseball from 1882 to 1886.
- Was Bill Wise a pitcher?
- Yes. Bill Wise pitched in the major leagues, recording 24 wins and 277 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Bill Wise hit?
- Bill Wise hit 2 career home runs with 81 hits.
- What teams did Bill Wise play for?
- Bill Wise played for 3 teams: the Baltimore Orioles (1882), the Washington Nationals (1884), and the Washington Nationals (1886).
- What were Bill Wise's career stats?
- In 54 games, Bill Wise went 24-21 with a 3.07 ERA, 277 strikeouts, and 393.1 innings pitched. At the plate he had 81 hits and 2 home runs.
- What position did Bill Wise play?
- Bill Wise played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bill Wise and how much did he weigh?
- Bill Wise was listed at 5 feet 7 inches and 142 pounds.
- What was Bill Wise's career ERA?
- Bill Wise finished with a 3.07 career ERA, going 24-21 with 277 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Bill Wise have?
- Bill Wise recorded 277 career strikeouts.
- Is Bill Wise in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bill Wise has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.