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Casey Wise

Casey Wise Notable

b. September 8, 1932 · Chicago Cubs 1957, Milwaukee Braves 1958–1959, Detroit Tigers 1960

Casey Wise played for three clubs across four seasons as a second baseman, opening with the Chicago Cubs in 1957 and closing with the Detroit Tigers in 1960.

Across 126 games he batted .174, with 56 hits and 37 runs. He finished with 3 home runs, 6 doubles and 2 stolen bases.

He played 78 games at second base, with 187 assists and 11 errors. He turned 43 double plays.

He was born in Lafayette, IN, USA on September 8, 1932, and died on February 20, 2007. He batted both ways and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1957 CHC 431061219 310 711140 .179
1958 MLN 3171814 100 0481 .197
1959 MLN 22761113 201 51050 .171
1960 DET 3068610 022 5491 .147
Career 1263213756 633 1729362 .174

On this day & linked events

1932

Born September 8, 1932

Lafayette, IN, USA

2007

Died February 20, 2007

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