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Ben Wade

Retired
High Level
MLB
Years
1948-1955 (1948-1955)
Proper Name
Benjamin Styron Wade
Positions
P (118)
Positions
P
Height / Weight
6-3 / 205
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Death Date
December 2,2002   Age:  80.006
MLB Debut
April 16,1952
MLBAM ID
123771
Retrosheet#
wadeb101
More Player Information
Stat Capsulew-lggssviphsoerawhip
MLB Career19-171182510371.13642354.341.47

[Player Notes]

Brother of Jake Wade

Pitching Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#agewleraggscgshogfgrsviphrerhrbbsowpbkhbwhiph9hr9bb9so9ra9so_bb
1948Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN2425017.2020000205.04440410001.607.200.007.201.807.200.25
1952Brooklyn DodgersNLMLBBRO46291193.603724518133180.0166817219941182121.448.300.954.705.904.051.26
1953Brooklyn DodgersNLMLBBRO4630753.79320001532390.17940381533651041.247.871.493.296.483.991.97
1954Brooklyn DodgersNLMLBBRO4631118.20230001023345.0624641921251001.8412.401.804.205.009.201.19
1954St. Louis CardinalsNLMLBSLN1031005.4813000413023.0271514315190021.8310.571.175.877.435.871.27
1955Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT2832013.2111100710128.026121031470011.438.360.964.502.253.860.50
1948MLBTotal--CHN----017.2020002005.04440410001.607.200.007.201.807.200.25
1952MLBTotal--BRO----1193.603724511383180.0166817219941182121.448.300.954.705.904.051.26
1953MLBTotal--BRO----753.79320003215390.17940381533651041.247.871.493.296.483.991.97
1954MLBTotal--BRO,SLN----117.28360003614368.08961551236441021.8411.781.594.765.828.071.22
1955MLBTotal--PIT----013.2111100107128.026121031470011.438.360.964.502.253.860.50
Tot:MLB (5 yrs)MLB19174.341182551934410371.1364198179491812354191.478.821.194.395.704.801.30
Tot:NL (5 yrs)NL19174.341182551934410371.1364198179491812354191.478.821.194.395.704.801.30

Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#ageposgabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1948Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN2425P220000000001000000200.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.0050.000.000.00
1952Brooklyn DodgersNLMLBBRO4629P37607730360012202003196361.117.131.317.448.217.200.0001.5934.9222.0020.00
1953Brooklyn DodgersNLMLBBRO4630P322414001200080300172713.167.167.292.459.125.125.0000.0029.630.0024.00
1954Brooklyn DodgersNLMLBBRO4631P2350000010001011000700.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.0014.290.000.00
1954St. Louis CardinalsNLMLBSLN1031P1330000000002000000300.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.0066.670.000.00
1955Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT2832P1140000000013000000500.000.200.000.200.250.000.00020.0060.003.000.00
1948MLBTotal--CHN------220000000001000000200.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.0050.00NL1948
1952MLBTotal--BRO------37607730360012202003196361.117.131.317.448.217.200.1141.5934.9222.0020.00NL1952
1953MLBTotal--BRO------322414001200080300172713.167.167.292.458.125.125.2000.0029.6324.00NL1953
1954MLBTotal--BRO,SLN------36800000100030110001000.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.0030.00NL1954
1955MLBTotal--PIT------1140000000013000000500.000.200.000.200.250.000.00020.0060.003.00NL1955
Tot:MLB (5 yrs)MLB11898811304900237061042610774.112.129.265.394.173.153.1211.8734.5818.5024.50
Tot:NL (5 yrs)NL11898811304900237061042610774.112.129.265.394.173.153.1211.8734.5818.5024.50

Other Pitching Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguecategoryagewleraggscgshogfgrsviphrerhrbbsowpbkhbwhiph9hr9bb9so9ra9so_bb
1953Brooklyn DodgersWorld SeriesPlayoffs300015.4320000202.14040120002.1415.430.003.867.710.002.00
Tot:Playoffs (1 Yrs)Playoffs0015.4300000202.14040120002.1415.430.003.867.710.002.00
Player pitching statistics considered to be non-regular season leagues and events.

Fielding Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelageposggsinnpoaedptctscsbcssb%fpctrfgrfirf9itm sharepl sharetm rank
1948Chicago CubsNLMLB25P2--110022001.0001.00.000.001.3100.014
1952Brooklyn DodgersNLMLB29P37--122011333200.9700.90.000.0024.2100.03
1953Brooklyn DodgersNLMLB30P32--44129800.8890.30.000.0020.8100.08
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Fielding Statistics are updated at the conclusion of season

Yearly Summary

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelmlb-classagewlrankrpigpmanagersalaryservice timeplayoffsawards
1948Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN2564908-2Charlie Grimmdnq
1952Brooklyn DodgersNLMLBBRO2996571-37Chuck DressenLost World Series (Yankees)
1953Brooklyn DodgersNLMLBBRO30105491-32Chuck DressenLost World Series (Yankees)
1954Brooklyn DodgersNLMLBBRO3192622-23Walter Alstondnq
1954St. Louis CardinalsNLMLBSLN3172826-13Eddie Stankydnq
1955Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT3260948-11Fred Haneydnq
6 record(s)
Based on playing years with listed statistics and available season data.

Transactions

csv
Glossary
datetransaction descriptionteamminor team40-manstatus
1955-01-11Traded from St. Louis Cardinals to Pittsburgh Pirates for Paul LaPalmePittsburgh PiratesNoHist
1954-08-08Claimed on waivers from Dodgers by CardinalsSt. Louis CardinalsNoHist
1950-01-01Sold by Chicago Cubs to Brooklyn DodgersBrooklyn DodgersNoHist
1947-01-01Unknown transactionChicago CubsNoHist
1946-01-01Unknown transactionPittsburgh PiratesNoHist
1941-01-01Unknown transactionCincinnati RedsNoHist
1940-01-01Signed as amateur free agentBrooklyn DodgersNoHist
7 record(s)
Talent Ratings
Strikeouts
71
Walks
36
Hittable
58
SO/BB
58
vsPower
58
Hitting
31
Durability
49
Team
.530

[Career Highlights]

[1948]  Played for Chicago Cubs (MLB)
[1952]  Played for Brooklyn Dodgers (MLB) ... Finished top 10 in NL in Home Runs Allowed, Walks Allowed, Strikeouts, Strikeouts per 9 Innings
[1953]  Played for Brooklyn Dodgers (MLB) ... Played in World Series for Brooklyn Dodgers
[1954]  Played for St. Louis Cardinals (MLB) ... Played for Brooklyn Dodgers (MLB)
[1955]  Played for Pittsburgh Pirates (MLB)
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