Biff Wysong
Born: 4/13/1905 in Clarksville, OH, USA
Died: 8/7/1951 in Xenia, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1930-08-10 | Final Game: 1932-05-07
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Harlan Wysong
Biography
Biff Wysong was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1905, who played in Major League Baseball from 1930 to 1932. Known for his right-handed pitching, Wysong's career spanned a period when the game was transitioning from the high-scoring era of the late 1920s to the more competitive landscapes of the early 1930s. He finished his career with a record of 1-3, an earned run average (ERA) of 7.18, and recorded 11 strikeouts, showcasing his presence on the mound during his brief time in the league.
Despite his limited success at the major league level, Wysong's career contributes to the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the challenges many players faced during the early years of the Great Depression, when the sport was evolving both on and off the field. While he may not have achieved the accolades of some of his contemporaries, Wysong's journey reflects the determination and spirit of players who competed during a time of significant change in baseball.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36.3 | 44 | 29 | 2 | 34 | 11 | 7.18 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | CIN | NL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 19.29 | 0.0 |
| 1931 | CIN | NL | 0 | 2 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.7 | 25 | 19 | 23 | 5 | 7.89 | -1585.6 |
| 1932 | CIN | NL | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.3 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 3.65 | 7.6 |
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 | 0.167 | 0.167 | 0.167 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | 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 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1932 | CIN | NL | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 20 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | CIN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931 | CIN | P | 12 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1932 | CIN | P | 7 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 20 |