William Jennings Van Dyke (December 15, 1863 – May 5, 1933) was an American professional baseball outfielder from 1884 to 1897.

[1] Van Dyke was born in Paris, Illinois, in 1863.

[1] Van Dyke was regarded as a poor hitter but was very fast.

[2] In 1887, he led the Northwestern League with 108 stolen bases while playing for the Des Moines Hawkeyes.

[3] Van Dyke made his major league debut with the Toledo Maumees of the American Association in 1890.