Roy Wise
Born: 11/18/1923 in Springfield, IL, USA
Died: 2/25/2008 in Irvine, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1944-05-12 | Final Game: 1944-05-13
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Roy Ogden Wise
Biography
Roy Wise, born in 1923, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball. He played as a position player for a short stint, appearing in just two games during the 1944 season. Despite his limited time on the field, Wise's entry into the league came during a transformative period in baseball history, as World War II had significantly impacted the availability of players, leading to the formation of makeshift rosters filled with talent from various backgrounds.
Throughout his career, Wise did not record any hits, home runs, or runs batted in, finishing with a batting average of 0.0 and no stolen bases. His time in the majors may have been fleeting, but it was emblematic of the challenges and opportunities that shaped the era. While Wise's statistical contributions were minimal, his presence in baseball during the war years reflects the resilience of the sport during a time of national upheaval.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 9.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | PIT | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | PIT | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois Wesleyan University | Bloomington | IL | 1943 |