Will Wynne
Born: 3/27/1869 in Neuse, NC, USA
Died: 8/7/1951 in Raleigh, NC, USA
MLB Debut: 1894-08-31 | Final Game: 1894-08-31
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 161 lbs
Full name: William Avera Wynne
Biography
Will Wynne was a professional baseball player born in 1869, whose career spanned a brief moment in the late 19th century. He played in the Major Leagues for one game on August 31, 1894, during a time when baseball was still evolving from the early days of the sport into the more structured game that would follow. As a position player, Wynne's time on the field was limited, and he concluded his career without recording any hits, home runs, or runs batted in, finishing with a batting average of 0.0.
Despite his short stint in the Major Leagues, Wynne's participation in the game during this formative period contributes to the rich tapestry of baseball history. The 1890s were characterized by significant changes in the sport, including the rise of professional leagues and the growing popularity of baseball across the United States. While Wynne may not have made a lasting impact statistically, his presence on the field represents the countless players who aspired to play at the highest level during the early years of professional baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 6.75 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1894 | WAS | NL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 6.75 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.250 | 0.000 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1894 | WAS | NL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1894 | WAS | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest University | Winston-Salem | NC | 1891, 1892, 1894 |