Willis Wyman
Born: 12/19/1859 in Cumberland, ME, USA
Died: 1/10/1942 in Portland, ME, USA
MLB Debut: 1884-06-10 | Final Game: 1884-08-09
Full name: Willis C. Wyman
Biography
Willis Wyman was a professional baseball player born in 1859, whose playing career spanned a brief period from 1884 until his final game on August 9, 1884. A position player, Wyman made his mark during the early years of Major League Baseball, a time when the sport was still in its formative stages. He played in a total of 32 games, where he showcased his skills with a batting average of .227 and collected 30 hits. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in runs, Wyman was a part of the evolving landscape of baseball during the late 19th century.
Wyman's career occurred during an era characterized by significant changes in the game, including the introduction of new rules and the formalization of leagues. His contributions, though modest in statistical terms, placed him among the ranks of those early players who helped pave the way for future generations. As a player who engaged in the sport during its infancy, Wyman's experience reflects the challenges and developments of baseball as it transitioned into a major professional sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 21.0 | 37 | 16 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 6.86 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | KCU | UA | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 21.0 | 37 | 16 | 3 | 9 | 6.86 | 138.8 |
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 | 0.227 | 0.244 | 0.258 | 0.502 | -343.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | CHU | UA | 2 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.375 | 0.0 |
| 1884 | KCU | UA | 30 | 124 | 16 | 27 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.218 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 5 | 0 | 47 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 3B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| OF | 25 | 0 | 41 | 11 | 18 | 3 |
| P | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | CHU | 1B | 2 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 1884 | KCU | P | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1884 | KCU | 1B | 3 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1884 | KCU | 3B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1884 | KCU | OF | 25 | 0 | 41 | 11 | 18 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 3 |
| First Base | 5 |
| Third Base | 3 |
| Left Field | 13 |
| Center Field | 11 |