Hank Wyse
Born: 3/1/1918 in Lunsford, AR, USA
Died: 10/22/2000 in Pryor, OK, USA
MLB Debut: 1942-09-07 | Final Game: 1951-06-14
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Henry Washington Wyse
Biography
Hank Wyse, born in 1918, was a professional baseball pitcher known for his time in Major League Baseball from 1942 to 1951. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 79 wins and 70 losses, showcasing a solid performance on the mound with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.52. Wyse struck out 362 batters and recorded 8 saves, demonstrating his ability to both start and close games effectively. His skill and contributions to the game were recognized with an All-Star selection during his playing tenure.
Wyse's career unfolded during a dynamic period in baseball, marked by the challenges of World War II and the eventual integration of the sport. Despite the interruptions caused by the war, he established himself as a reliable pitcher, known for his competitive spirit and strategic approach to the game. His contributions were significant in the context of the era, as he played a part in shaping the narrative of baseball in the mid-20th century, bridging the gap between the sport's traditional roots and its evolving nature.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79 | 70 | 251 | 159 | 67 | 11 | 8 | 1257.7 | 1338 | 492 | 66 | 373 | 362 | 3.52 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | CHC | NL | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 28.0 | 33 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 1.93 | - |
| 1943 | CHC | NL | 9 | 7 | 38 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 156.0 | 159 | 51 | 34 | 45 | 2.94 | - |
| 1944 | CHC | NL | 16 | 15 | 41 | 34 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 257.3 | 277 | 90 | 57 | 86 | 3.15 | - |
| 1945 | CHC | NL | 22 | 10 | 38 | 34 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 278.3 | 272 | 83 | 55 | 77 | 2.68 | - |
| 1946 | CHC | NL | 14 | 12 | 40 | 27 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 201.3 | 206 | 60 | 52 | 52 | 2.68 | - |
| 1947 | CHC | NL | 6 | 9 | 37 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 142.0 | 158 | 68 | 64 | 53 | 4.31 | - |
| 1950 | PHA | AL | 9 | 14 | 41 | 23 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 170.7 | 192 | 111 | 87 | 33 | 5.85 | -3217.6 |
| 1951 | PHA | AL | 1 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.7 | 24 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 7.98 | 222.9 |
| 1951 | WSN | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.3 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 9.64 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 253 | 435 | 33 | 71 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 7 | 81 | 0.163 | 0.178 | 0.184 | 0.362 | -2915.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | CHC | NL | 4 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1943 | CHC | NL | 40 | 50 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 0.080 | -549.1 |
| 1944 | CHC | NL | 41 | 90 | 11 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0.178 | -611.7 |
| 1945 | CHC | NL | 38 | 101 | 6 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0.168 | -805.9 |
| 1946 | CHC | NL | 40 | 74 | 4 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0.243 | -345.2 |
| 1947 | CHC | NL | 37 | 45 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1950 | PHA | AL | 41 | 59 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0.153 | -603.4 |
| 1951 | PHA | AL | 9 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1951 | WSN | AL | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | WS | CHN | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7.7 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 7.04 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | WS | CHN | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7.7 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 7.04 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 251 | 0 | 56 | 291 | 15 | 24 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | CHN | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1943 | CHN | P | 38 | 0 | 9 | 47 | 1 | 4 |
| 1944 | CHN | P | 41 | 0 | 7 | 51 | 1 | 3 |
| 1945 | CHN | P | 38 | 0 | 10 | 67 | 2 | 5 |
| 1946 | CHN | P | 40 | 0 | 9 | 50 | 1 | 4 |
| 1947 | CHN | P | 37 | 0 | 7 | 33 | 5 | 5 |
| 1950 | PHA | P | 41 | 0 | 13 | 34 | 5 | 1 |
| 1951 | PHA | P | 9 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951 | WS1 | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 251 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1945 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | P4 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 7th | 72.0 | 336 | 0 |