Hank Wyse, baseball player, 1942-1951

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

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

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

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