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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | CHC | NL | 43 | 106 | 12 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 14 | 0.179 | -575.7 |
| 1958 | ATL | NL | 31 | 71 | 8 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 0.197 | -434.9 |
| 1959 | ATL | NL | 22 | 76 | 11 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 0.171 | -352.1 |
| 1960 | DET | AL | 30 | 68 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 0.147 | -379.8 |
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
| 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
| 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 |