Whitey Wistert
Born: 2/20/1912 in Chicago, IL, USA
Died: 4/23/1985 in Painesville, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1934-09-11 | Final Game: 1934-09-25
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Francis Michael Wistert
Biography
Whitey Wistert was a professional baseball player born in 1912, whose career spanned from 1934 to 1934. He played as a position player, making his mark in the Major Leagues during a time that was marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Despite a brief career, Wistert's entry into the league represented the opportunities available to players during a period of evolving baseball dynamics.
Wistert played in a total of 3 games, but unfortunately, he did not record any hits, home runs, or RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of 0.0. His time in the majors was limited, and he did not have the chance to showcase the skills that might have contributed to his success as a player. Although his statistics do not reflect a long-lasting impact on the game, Wistert remains a part of baseball history as a player who participated in the sport during a significant era of change.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1.12 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | CIN | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1.12 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | CIN | NL | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | CIN | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor | MI | 1932, 1933, 1934 |