Willis Wyman
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1884)
Willis Wyman was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball in 1884 for the Kansas City Cowboys and the Chicago/Pittsburgh (Union League). In 32 career games, he hit .227 with 30 hits. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 138.8.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Died
- 1/10/1942 in Portland, ME, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1884-06-10
- Last Game
- 1884-08-09
Full name: Willis C. Wyman
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 132 | 17 | 30 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .227 | .244 | .258 | .502 | -323 |
Career AVG .227 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 6.6% below league average.
Career OBP .244 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 12.4% below league average.
Career SLG .258 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 21.3% below league average.
Career OPS .502 vs. league average .606 across their career seasons — 17.2% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | KCU | UA | 30 | 124 | 16 | 27 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .218 | .243 (-10%) | .278 (-15%) | .327 (-24%) | .606 (-20%) | -323.1 |
| 1884 | CHU | UA | 2 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .375 | — | — | — | — | -323.1 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 32 | 132 | 17 | 30 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .227 | — | — | — | — | -646 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | KCU | UA | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 21.0 | 37 | 16 | 3 | 9 | 6.86 | 3.11 (-121%) | 138.8 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 21.0 | 37 | 16 | 3 | 9 | 6.86 | — | 139 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 3 |
| First Base | 5 |
| Third Base | 3 |
| Left Field | 13 |
| Center Field | 11 |
Willis Wyman: the record in brief
Willis Wyman played a first major league game on June 10, 1884 and a last one on August 9, 1884. By club, Wyman's seasons break down as the Kansas City Cowboys (1884) and the Chicago/Pittsburgh (Union League) (1884). Wyman played primarily as an outfielder. Wyman was born on December 19, 1859, in Cumberland, ME, USA. Wyman died on January 10, 1942, in Portland, ME, USA. Willis Wyman was the playing name; the full given name is Willis C.
Wyman's career batting table shows 32 games, 132 at bats and 30 hits, a .227 average. Reaching base at a .244 clip and slugging .258, Wyman finished with a .502 OPS. Set against a .243 league average for the same years, Wyman's .227 average sits 6.6% below it. By OPS the gap is 17.2% below league average (.502 against .606). No season topped the 27 hits of 1884. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .218 in 1884, did not top the league's .243.
Frequently Asked Questions about Willis Wyman
- Was Willis Wyman a pitcher?
- No. Willis Wyman was a position player (Outfielder), though he did pitch in 3 career games.
- How many home runs did Willis Wyman hit?
- Willis Wyman hit 0 career home runs with 30 hits.
- What teams did Willis Wyman play for?
- Willis Wyman played for 2 teams: the Kansas City Cowboys (1884) and the Chicago/Pittsburgh (Union League) (1884).
- What were Willis Wyman's career stats?
- In 32 games, Willis Wyman had 30 hits and 17 runs, with a .227 batting average.
- What position did Willis Wyman play?
- Willis Wyman played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- What was Willis Wyman's career batting average?
- Willis Wyman batted .227 over his career, with 30 hits in 132 at bats.
- What was Willis Wyman's career ERA?
- Willis Wyman finished with a 6.86 career ERA, going 0-1 with 9 strikeouts.
- Is Willis Wyman in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Willis Wyman has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.