Wayne LaMaster

Born: 2/13/1907 in Speed, IN, USA

Died: 8/4/1989 in New Albany, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1937-04-19 | Final Game: 1938-08-29

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Noble Wayne LaMaster

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Biography

Wayne LaMaster was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1937 to 1938. Born in 1907, LaMaster made his debut during a period characterized by a transition in the sport, as teams began to embrace more strategic approaches to pitching and batting. He played a total of two seasons in the big leagues, finishing his career with a record of 19 wins and 27 losses. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 5.82, reflecting the challenges pitchers often faced during that era, which was marked by shifting offensive strategies. LaMaster was known for his ability to strike out batters, accumulating a total of 173 strikeouts throughout his career. He also contributed to his teams with 4 saves, showcasing his versatility as a pitcher. While his time in the major leagues was relatively brief, LaMaster's career serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the fabric of the game during a time of evolving baseball dynamics. His journey through the sport highlights the persistence and dedication required to compete at the highest level, even in a challenging era for pitchers.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
19 27 71 42 11 2 4 295.3 352 191 32 116 173 5.82 0

Career ERA 5.82 vs. league average 4.34 across their career seasons — 34.1% 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
1937 PHI NL 15 19 50 30 10 1 4 220.3 255 130 82 135 5.31 4.34 (-22%) -1145.2
1938 PHI NL 4 7 18 12 1 1 0 63.7 80 55 31 35 7.77 4.35 (-79%) -1422.3
1938 BRO NL 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 11.3 17 6 3 3 4.76 4.35 (-10%) 281.2

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
74 107 11 25 4 0 0 9 0 3 33 0.234 0.255 0.271 0.526 -647.0

Career AVG .234 vs. league average .275 across their career seasons — 15.0% below league average.

Career OBP .255 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 25.6% below league average.

Career SLG .271 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 31.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.526 vs. league average 0.738 across their career seasons — 28.7% below 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
1937 PHI NL 51 79 3 15 1 0 0 5 0 1 27 0.190 .276 (-31%) .342 (-42%) .398 (-49%) .740 (-46%) -647.0
1938 PHI NL 18 22 8 9 3 0 0 4 0 2 5 0.409 — — — — 0.0
1938 BRO NL 5 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.167 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 71 0 17 38 4 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1937 PHI P 50 0 10 23 4 1
1938 PHI P 18 0 5 14 0 1
1938 BRO P 3 0 2 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 71