Wade Lefler, baseball player, 1924-1924

Wade Lefler

Born: 6/5/1896 in Cooleemee, NC, USA

Died: 3/6/1981 in Hickory, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1924-04-16 | Final Game: 1924-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 162 lbs

Full name: Wade Hampton Lefler

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Biography

Wade Lefler, born in 1896, was a position player who made a brief yet notable impact in Major League Baseball during the 1924 season. His career spanned from April 16 to September 30 of that year, during which he played in just 6 games. Despite the limited number of appearances, Lefler showcased an impressive batting average of .556, demonstrating a remarkable ability to make contact at the plate. He recorded 5 hits, contributing 4 runs batted in (RBIs) to his team's efforts, although he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases during his time in the league. Lefler's career came during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. His brief stint in the majors highlighted the potential for players to emerge and make significant contributions in a short span, even if they did not enjoy long careers. While Wade Lefler's time in baseball may have been fleeting, his exceptional performance in those few games remains a point of interest for baseball historians and enthusiasts.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
6 9 0 5 3 0 0 4 0 0 1 0.556 0.556 0.889 1.444 0.0

Career AVG .556 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — +95.7% above league average.

Career OBP .556 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — +60.9% above league average.

Career SLG .889 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — +128.2% above league average.

Career OPS 1.444 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — +96.5% above 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
1924 BSN NL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1924 WSN AL 5 8 0 5 3 0 0 4 0 0 0 0.625 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1 0 2 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1924 WS1 OF 1 0 2 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Right Field 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Duke University Durham NC 1916, 1917