Casey Wise, baseball player, 1957-1960

Casey Wise

Born: 9/8/1932 in Lafayette, IN, USA

Died: 2/20/2007 in Naples, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1957-04-16 | Final Game: 1960-07-03

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Kendall Cole Wise

Biography

Casey Wise was a professional baseball player born in 1932, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1957 to 1960. Throughout his career, Wise appeared in 126 games, a testament to his perseverance during a competitive era that saw the rise of numerous talented athletes. While his offensive statistics included 56 hits, 3 home runs, and 17 RBIs, he finished his career with a batting average of .174. Despite these numbers, Wise contributed to his teams with a blend of speed and tenacity, notching 2 stolen bases during his time in the league. Wise's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball history, characterized by the transition from the post-war era into a more dynamic and athletic style of play. While he may not have achieved the statistical prominence of some of his contemporaries, Wise's journey in the majors reflects the challenges faced by many players of his time. His dedication to the game and the experience garnered over his four seasons remain significant in understanding the fabric of baseball during the late 1950s.

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 0.174 0.243 0.240 0.483 -1742.6

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1958 WS ML1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

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

Career Games by 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