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Athletics Franchise · 1954–1955

Lee Wheat

Pitcher2 seasons1954–1955

Biography

Lee Wheat was a Major League Baseball pitcher, born September 15, 1929 in Edwardsville, IL. A right-handed pitcher listed at 6' 4" and 200 pounds, Lee Wheat debuted on April 21, 1954 and last played on April 23, 1955.

Across 11 big-league appearances, Lee Wheat went 0-2 with a 6.82 ERA, 8 strikeouts, and 30.1 innings pitched.

Every one of Lee's Athletics seasons is listed below. Explore more through the franchise history, the rosters by year, and the full player index.

Born
September 15, 1929
Birthplace
Edwardsville, IL
Position
Pitcher
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Height / Weight
6' 4", 200 lb
MLB Debut
April 21, 1954
Final Game
April 23, 1955
Seasons with A's
2

MLB Career Statistics

Career pitching totals across 11 appearances, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

WLERAGGSSVIPSOBBWHIP
026.82111030.18121.91
YearTeamWLERAIPSO
1954Philadelphia Athletics025.7228.17
1955Kansas City Athletics0022.502.01

Season-by-Season

1955Kansas City AthleticsPitcher1954Philadelphia AthleticsPitcher

With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Lee Wheat appears across the 1954 and 1955 seasons (Kansas City Athletics and Philadelphia Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Lee Wheat pitched in 11 games with 8 strikeouts. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Franchise Eras

Lee Wheat suited up across 2 chapters of the franchise's move from Philadelphia toward Las Vegas.

Philadelphia Athletics19541 seasonKansas City Athletics19551 season

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Lee Wheat.

Elmer ValoPete SuderAlex KellnerJoe AstrothBobby ShantzGus ZernialJoe DemaestriArt Ditmar

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Lee Wheat play?
Lee Wheat was a pitcher who batted right-handed and threw right-handed.
When did Lee Wheat play for the Athletics?
Lee Wheat appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1954 and 1955.
Where was Lee Wheat born?
Lee Wheat was born on September 15, 1929 in Edwardsville, IL.
What were Lee Wheat's MLB career stats?
Over 11 games from 1954, Lee Wheat went 0-2 with a 6.82 ERA and 8 strikeouts.

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