Phil Wisner

Phillip Newton Wisner

• Bats Unknown, Throws Right

• Debut August 30, 1895
• Final Game August 30, 1895
• Born July 9, 1870 in Washington, DC USA
• Died July 4, 1936 in New York, NY USA

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Biographical Information

Phil Wisner was one of three local amateurs given a chance to play in the majors on August 30, 1895 by the Washington Senators, "because of the crippled condition of the home team". (Sporting Life, September 7, 1895)

Although his record shows no plate appearances, the box score in Sporting Life shows one at-bat. In addition, the record refers to him playing four innings at shortstop so it's likely he did come to the plate.

The box score misspelled his name as Wesner.