Biff Wysong
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1930-1932)
Biff Wysong was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1930 to 1932 for the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 3 seasons. Across 20 career appearances, he went 1-3 with a 7.18 ERA and 11 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 195 lb
- Died
- 8/7/1951 in Xenia, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1930-08-10
- Last Game
- 1932-05-07
Full name: Harlan Wysong
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | CIN | NL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.1 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 19.29 | — | 0.0 |
| 1931 | CIN | NL | 0 | 2 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.2 | 25 | 19 | 23 | 5 | 7.89 | 4.10 (-92%) | -1604.5 |
| 1932 | CIN | NL | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.1 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 3.65 | 4.13 (+12%) | -41.8 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 1 | 3 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36.1 | 44 | 29 | 34 | 11 | 7.18 | — | -1,646 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .167 | .167 | .167 | .333 | 0 |
Career AVG .167 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 40.9% below league average.
Career OBP .167 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 51.4% below league average.
Career SLG .167 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — 58.7% below league average.
Career OPS .333 vs. league average .747 across their career seasons — 55.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | CIN | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1931 | CIN | NL | 12 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1932 | CIN | NL | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 20 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (40 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 14 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .200 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 12.2 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 4 | 9.24 |
| Away | 14 | 23.2 | 27 | 17 | 21 | 7 | 6.46 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932-05-07 | CIN | BSN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1932-05-04 | CIN | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932-05-03 | CIN | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932-04-28 | CIN | PIT | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932-04-23 | CIN | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932-04-22 | CIN | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932-04-15 | CIN | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-08-26 | CIN | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-08-16 | CIN | BRO | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-08-07 | CIN | PIT | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932-05-07 | CIN | BSN | W | 3.1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1932-05-04 | CIN | STL | — | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932-05-03 | CIN | STL | — | 3.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1932-04-28 | CIN | PIT | — | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1932-04-23 | CIN | CHC | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932-04-22 | CIN | CHC | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932-04-15 | CIN | CHC | — | 2.0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-08-26 | CIN | PHI | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-08-16 | CIN | BRO | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-08-07 | CIN | PIT | — | 5.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 20 |
Biff Wysong: the record in brief
August 10, 1930 and May 7, 1932 bracket Biff Wysong's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The team column never changes: it is the Cincinnati Reds from 1930 to 1932. Listed as a pitcher, Wysong both batted and threw left-handed. Height and weight on file: 6-foot-3 and 195 pounds. The birth record reads April 13, 1905, in Clarksville, OH, USA. Wysong died on August 7, 1951, in Xenia, OH, USA. The given name on file is Harlan Wysong.
Wysong's career pitching line is 1 win, 3 losses and a 7.18 ERA over 20 appearances. Wysong had 11 strikeouts. Against a 4.35 league ERA for the same seasons, the 7.18 mark was 65.1% worse. In 1931, one of the busiest seasons, Wysong posted a 7.89 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.10.
Wysong's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 40 games from Retrosheet.
Every defensive appearance on record for Wysong, 20 games, came at pitcher. On the mound, the fielding record shows 2 errors alongside 1 putouts and 6 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Biff Wysong
- What years did Biff Wysong play?
- Biff Wysong played in Major League Baseball from 1930 to 1932.
- Was Biff Wysong a pitcher?
- Yes. Biff Wysong pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 11 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Biff Wysong hit?
- Biff Wysong hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Biff Wysong play for?
- Biff Wysong played for one team, the Cincinnati Reds (1930–1932).
- What were Biff Wysong's career stats?
- In 20 games, Biff Wysong went 1-3 with a 7.18 ERA, 11 strikeouts, and 36.1 innings pitched.
- What position did Biff Wysong play?
- Biff Wysong played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Biff Wysong and how much did he weigh?
- Biff Wysong was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 195 pounds.
- What was Biff Wysong's career ERA?
- Biff Wysong finished with a 7.18 career ERA, going 1-3 with 11 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Biff Wysong have?
- Biff Wysong recorded 11 career strikeouts.
- Is Biff Wysong in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Biff Wysong has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.