Wayne Belardi

Born: 9/5/1930 in St. Helena, CA, USA

Died: 10/21/1993 in Santa Cruz, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1950-04-18 | Final Game: 1956-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Carroll Wayne Belardi

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Biography

Wayne Belardi was a professional baseball player who graced the major leagues from 1950 to 1956. Born in 1930, Belardi played primarily as a position player and made his mark during a transitional period in baseball, as the game was evolving from the post-war era into a more offensive-focused style. Over the course of his career, he participated in 263 games, recording 143 hits, which included 28 home runs and 74 runs batted in. His career batting average stood at .242, and he also demonstrated a slight speed on the base paths with 1 stolen base. Belardi's contributions to his teams went beyond mere statistics, as he represented the spirit of the era in which he played, showcasing the grit and determination required to compete in the major leagues. While he may not have been a household name, his role as a reliable player during the 1950s helped pave the way for future generations of athletes in the sport. After concluding his professional career on September 30, 1956, Belardi remained a part of baseball history, having left his imprint on the game during a pivotal time.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
263	592	71	143	13	5	28	74	1	66	97	0.242	0.330	0.422	0.752	629.0

Career AVG .242 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 7.6% below league average.

Career OBP .330 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .422 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — +7.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.752 vs. league average 0.730 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1950	BRO	NL	10	10	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1951	BRO	NL	3	3	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	2	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1953	BRO	NL	69	163	19	39	3	2	11	34	0	16	40	0.239	.264 (-9%)	.335 (-7%)	.397 (+22%)	.733 (+9%)	205.1
1954	BRO	NL	11	9	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	2	3	0.222	—	—	—	—	0.0
1954	DET	AL	88	250	27	58	7	1	11	24	1	33	34	0.232	.261 (-11%)	.333 (-1%)	.390 (+3%)	.723 (+1%)	0.0
1955	DET	AL	3	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1956	DET	AL	79	154	24	43	3	1	6	15	0	15	13	0.279	.258 (+8%)	.331 (+12%)	.397 (+8%)	.728 (+10%)	345.1