Chicken Wolf

Born: 5/12/1862 in Louisville, KY, USA

Died: 5/16/1903 in Louisville, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 1882-05-02 | Final Game: 1892-08-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: William Van Winkle Wolf

Biography

Chicken Wolf, born in 1862, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1882 to 1892. As a position player, he made a significant mark in the early years of Major League Baseball, participating in a total of 1,196 games. Wolf showcased his offensive prowess with a career batting average of .290, amassing 1,439 hits and driving in 592 runs. He demonstrated speed on the bases as well, finishing his career with 186 stolen bases, which highlighted his ability to impact games not just with his bat but also with his agility. Playing during a transformative period in baseball's history, Wolf's contributions came during the late 19th century, an era characterized by a rapidly evolving game that was still finding its identity. He was known for his versatility and skill, managing to hit 18 home runs throughout his career. Wolf's achievements and consistent performance made him a notable figure in the early days of the sport, helping to pave the way for future generations of players. His legacy is remembered as part of the foundation of professional baseball as it grew into the beloved American pastime we know today.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 3 0 0 0 0 10.0 19 12 0 3 2 10.80 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1196 4959 779 1439 212 109 18 592 186 229 120 0.290 0.327 0.388 0.715 7931.3

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
7 25 4 9 3 1 0 8 3 0 0.360

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1890 WS LS2 7 25 4 9 3 1 0 8 3 0 0.360

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 43 0 361 13 20 31
2B 15 0 34 44 9 3
3B 26 0 28 54 15 2
C 39 0 133 45 25 3
OF 1040 0 1642 228 167 42
P 3 0 1 2 1 0
SS 64 0 107 194 67 16

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 3
Catcher 39
First Base 43
Second Base 15
Third Base 26
Shortstop 64
Left Field 17
Center Field 3
Right Field 1024