Casey Wise
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1957-1960)
Casey Wise was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1957 to 1960 for the Chicago Cubs, the Milwaukee Braves, and the Detroit Tigers, a span of 4 seasons. In 126 career games, he hit .174 with 56 hits, 3 home runs, and 17 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 170 lb
- Died
- 2/20/2007 in Naples, FL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1957-04-16
- Last Game
- 1960-07-03
Full name: Kendall Cole Wise
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 126 | 321 | 37 | 56 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 2 | 29 | 36 | .174 | .243 | .240 | .483 | -1,638 |
Career AVG .174 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 32.1% below league average.
Career OBP .243 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 25.1% below league average.
Career SLG .240 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 38.7% below league average.
Career OPS .483 vs. league average .715 across their career seasons — 32.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | CHN | NL | 43 | 106 | 12 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 14 | .179 | .257 (-30%) | .323 (-21%) | .391 (-42%) | .715 (-32%) | -531.2 |
| 1958 | ML1 | NL | 31 | 71 | 8 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 8 | .197 | .257 (-24%) | .324 (-26%) | .394 (-46%) | .719 (-37%) | -410.1 |
| 1959 | ML1 | NL | 22 | 76 | 11 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 5 | .171 | .256 (-33%) | .323 (-17%) | .392 (-40%) | .715 (-30%) | -337.7 |
| 1960 | DET | AL | 30 | 68 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 9 | .147 | .255 (-42%) | .323 (-40%) | .387 (-24%) | .711 (-31%) | -358.8 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 126 | 321 | 37 | 56 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 2 | 29 | 36 | .174 | — | — | — | — | -1,638 | ||
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 (126 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 53 | 130 | 16 | 24 | 2 | 7 | .185 |
| Away | 73 | 191 | 21 | 32 | 1 | 10 | .168 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960-07-03 | DET | NYY | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960-07-03 | DET | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1960-06-25 | DET | MIN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1960-06-22 | DET | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1960-06-19 | DET | BAL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1960-06-19 | DET | BAL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1960-06-18 | DET | BAL | W | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960-06-15 | DET | BOS | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1960-06-12 | DET | MIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1960-06-11 | DET | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 78 | 59 | 145 | 187 | 11 | 43 |
| 3B | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 27 | 11 | 32 | 49 | 4 | 12 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | CHN | 2B | 31 | 23 | 62 | 80 | 9 | 18 |
| 1957 | CHN | SS | 5 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| 1958 | ML1 | 2B | 10 | 8 | 16 | 29 | 0 | 4 |
| 1958 | ML1 | 3B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958 | ML1 | SS | 7 | 5 | 11 | 20 | 1 | 3 |
| 1959 | ML1 | 2B | 20 | 18 | 46 | 41 | 1 | 13 |
| 1959 | ML1 | SS | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| 1960 | DET | 2B | 17 | 10 | 21 | 37 | 1 | 8 |
| 1960 | DET | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1960 | DET | SS | 10 | 4 | 12 | 22 | 0 | 4 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 78 |
| Third Base | 2 |
| Shortstop | 27 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Florida | Gainesville | FL | 1952, 1953 |
Casey Wise: the record in brief
Casey Wise played a first major league game on April 16, 1957 and a last one on July 3, 1960. By club, Wise's seasons break down as the Chicago Cubs (1957), the Milwaukee Braves (1958 through 1959), and the Detroit Tigers (1960). Born on September 8, 1932, in Lafayette, IN, USA, Wise is listed as a second baseman and batted from both sides and threw right-handed. Wise's listed size is 6 feet, 0 inches and 170 pounds. Wise's death is recorded on February 20, 2007, in Naples, FL, USA. Wise's full given name, per the bio, is Kendall Cole Wise.
Wise finished with 56 hits from 321 at bats in 126 games, which works out to .174; the totals also include 3 home runs and 17 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .243 and .240 give Wise a career OPS of .483. The league as a whole hit .257 across Wise's seasons, which puts the .174 career mark 32.1% below average. The highest hit total in a season was 19, in 1957.
Frequently Asked Questions about Casey Wise
- What years did Casey Wise play?
- Casey Wise played in Major League Baseball from 1957 to 1960.
- Was Casey Wise a pitcher?
- No. Casey Wise was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Casey Wise hit?
- Casey Wise hit 3 career home runs with 56 hits.
- What was Casey Wise's career batting average?
- Casey Wise batted .174 over his career, with 56 hits in 321 at bats.
- How many RBI did Casey Wise have?
- Casey Wise drove in 17 runs in his career.
- Is Casey Wise in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Casey Wise has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.