Zack Wheat was a legendary MLB left fielder born on May 23, 1888 in Hamilton, MO. He was renowned for his defensive skills and was considered one of the best outfielders of his era. In 1918, he led the National League in batting with a .335 average. He spent the majority of his career with the Brooklyn Dodgers.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $4 Million (2024)
About
MLB left fielder who was considered one of the finest defensive outfielders of his era. He led the National League in batting with a .335 average in 1918. The bulk of his career was spent with the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Before Fame
He played in several semi-pro leagues in the Southeast before signing with the Dodgers.
Trivia
He had size five feet, which led to several ankle injuries that forced him to miss a lot of games during his career.
Family Life
He married Daisy Wheat in 1912.
Associated With
He played against the Boston Red Sox in the 1916 World Series, when Babe Ruth was starring as a pitcher.