Zack Wheat
Baseball Player

Zack Wheat Net Worth

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

Birth Day May 23, 1888
Birth Place Hamilton, MO
Age 131 YEARS OLD
Died On May 11, 1972 (age 83)
Birth Sign Gemini

💰 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.

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