Doyle Lade

Born: 2/17/1921 in Fairbury, NE, USA

Died: 5/18/2000 in Lincoln, NE, USA

MLB Debut: 1946-09-18 | Final Game: 1950-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 183 lbs

Full name: Doyle Marion Lade

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Biography

Doyle Lade, born in 1921, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1946 to 1950. During his career, he showcased his skills on the mound with a record of 25-29 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.39. Lade was known for his ability to strike out batters, finishing his career with a total of 178 strikeouts, along with contributing three saves. Lade's career unfolded in the post-World War II era, a time when baseball was experiencing a resurgence in popularity and talent, as many veterans returned to the game. His playing style reflected the competitive spirit of the time, as he navigated through a league that was evolving rapidly with new strategies and a diverse pool of players. Although he may not have achieved superstar status, Lade's contributions to the teams he played for left a lasting impact, particularly as he competed in the transitional phase of baseball that paved the way for future generations.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
25	29	126	64	20	2	3	537.3	583	262	47	221	178	4.39	0

Career ERA 4.39 vs. league average 4.01 across their career seasons — 9.3% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1946	CHC	NL	0	2	3	2	0	0	0	15.3	15	7	3	8	4.11	3.59 (-14%)	-
1947	CHC	NL	11	10	34	25	7	1	0	187.3	202	82	79	62	3.94	3.97 (+1%)	-
1948	CHC	NL	5	6	19	12	6	0	0	87.3	99	39	31	29	4.02	4.10 (+2%)	-
1949	CHC	NL	4	5	36	13	5	1	1	129.7	141	72	58	43	5.00	4.12 (-21%)	-
1950	CHC	NL	5	6	34	12	2	0	2	117.7	126	62	50	36	4.74	4.36 (-9%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
127	164	15	36	4	0	0	11	2	14	42	0.220	0.281	0.244	0.525	-261.9

Career AVG .220 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 16.3% below league average.

Career OBP .281 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 17.1% below league average.

Career SLG .244 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 35.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.525 vs. league average 0.718 across their career seasons — 26.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1946	CHC	NL	3	5	0	1	0	0	0	0	3	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1947	CHC	NL	35	60	3	13	2	4	1	5	18	0.217	.262 (-17%)	.336 (-18%)	.376 (-34%)	.712 (-26%)	-261.9
1948	CHC	NL	19	32	3	5	0	2	0	1	10	0.156	—	—	—	—	0.0
1949	CHC	NL	36	32	4	7	0	4	1	5	7	0.219	—	—	—	—	0.0
1950	CHC	NL	34	35	5	10	2	1	0	3	4	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0