Red Killefer

Born: 4/13/1885 in Bloomingdale, MI, USA

Died: 9/4/1958 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1907-09-16 | Final Game: 1916-07-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Wade Killefer

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Biography

Red Killefer, born in 1885, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1907 to 1916. Primarily recognized as a position player, Killefer played a total of 467 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He was known for his versatility on the field, contributing both offensively and defensively. Over the course of his career, he recorded 381 hits, resulting in a batting average of .248. Killefer also demonstrated his ability to steal bases, finishing with a total of 57 stolen bases, and he drove in 116 runs, hitting 3 home runs along the way. Killefer played during an era that was characterized by a transition in baseball style and strategy. His contributions on the basepaths underscored the growing emphasis on speed and agility in the game. While not a superstar, his consistent presence and reliability as a player made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. After his retirement in 1916, Killefer's legacy as a solid contributor to the early 20th-century baseball scene is remembered among those who appreciate the game’s rich history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
467	1537	181	381	61	16	3	116	57	128	138	0.248	0.328	0.314	0.642	430.4

Career AVG .248 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .328 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .314 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.642 vs. league average 0.637 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
1907	DET	AL	1	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1908	DET	AL	28	75	9	16	1	0	0	11	4	3	10	0.213	.240 (-11%)	.298 (-15%)	.306 (-26%)	.605 (-21%)	-218.3
1909	DET	AL	23	61	6	17	2	2	1	4	2	3	8	0.279	.244 (+14%)	.306 (+12%)	.312 (+36%)	.618 (+24%)	206.1
1909	WSN	AL	40	121	11	21	1	0	0	5	4	13	20	0.174	.244 (-29%)	.306 (-14%)	.312 (-42%)	.618 (-28%)	206.1
1910	WSN	AL	106	345	35	79	17	1	0	24	17	29	41	0.229	.249 (-8%)	.317 (avg)	.326 (-13%)	.644 (-7%)	-270.4
1914	CIN	NL	42	141	16	39	6	1	0	12	11	20	18	0.277	.255 (+8%)	.322 (+20%)	.339 (-2%)	.661 (+9%)	310.4
1915	CIN	NL	155	555	75	151	25	11	1	41	12	38	33	0.272	.250 (+9%)	.318 (+7%)	.332 (+9%)	.651 (+8%)	835.4
1916	CIN	NL	70	234	29	57	9	1	1	18	7	21	8	0.244	.248 (-2%)	.314 (+4%)	.326 (-7%)	.640 (-2%)	22.6
1916	NY1	NL	2	1	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	1.000	—	—	—	—	22.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	2	0	5	0	2	1
2B	129	116	237	340	43	37
3B	11	9	13	19	11	3
C	3	2	10	1	2	1
OF	293	36	595	32	23	7
SS	8	7	21	15	5	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1907	DET	OF	1	1	2	0	0	0
1908	DET	2B	16	14	30	35	3	7
1908	DET	3B	4	4	1	6	4	1
1908	DET	SS	7	7	17	13	5	1
1909	DET	2B	17	14	28	55	8	3
1909	DET	OF	1	2	0	0	0	0
1909	WS1	2B	3	1	1	12	5	0
1909	WS1	3B	6	5	12	13	6	2
1909	WS1	C	3	2	10	1	2	1
1909	WS1	OF	24	22	44	1	2	0
1909	WS1	SS	1	0	4	2	0	0
1910	WS1	2B	88	87	173	231	26	27
1910	WS1	OF	12	11	17	3	3	0
1914	CIN	2B	5	0	5	7	1	0
1914	CIN	3B	1	0	0	0	1	0
1914	CIN	OF	37	0	55	5	2	0
1915	CIN	1B	2	0	5	0	2	1
1915	CIN	OF	150	0	339	17	11	5
1916	CIN	OF	68	0	138	6	5	2