Wayne Cage

Born: 11/23/1951 in Monroe, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1978-04-22 | Final Game: 1979-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Wayne Levell Cage

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Biography

Wayne Cage, born in 1951, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1978 to 1979. Over the course of his brief career, Cage appeared in 65 games, compiling a batting average of .240. He recorded 37 hits, including 5 home runs, and drove in 19 runs, showcasing a power-hitting capability that made him a notable presence during his time on the field. Cage also demonstrated speed on the bases, successfully stealing one base throughout his career. Cage played during a transitional period in baseball, characterized by the evolution of offensive strategies and the increasing emphasis on power hitting. Though his career was relatively short, he contributed to the teams he played for with a mix of batting skill and versatility. His journey through Major League Baseball remains a testament to the unique stories of players who shaped the game, even if their time in the spotlight was limited.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
65	154	17	37	8	1	5	19	1	14	44	0.240	0.304	0.403	0.706	-33.6

Career AVG .240 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 8.2% below league average.

Career OBP .304 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 7.1% below league average.

Career SLG .403 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.706 vs. league average 0.715 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
1978	CLE	AL	36	98	11	24	6	1	4	13	1	9	28	0.245	.257 (-5%)	.323 (-5%)	.378 (+19%)	.702 (+8%)	103.8
1979	CLE	AL	29	56	6	13	2	0	1	6	0	5	16	0.232	.265 (-13%)	.329 (-11%)	.397 (-19%)	.727 (-15%)	-137.4