Wayne Terwilliger

Born: 6/27/1925 in Clare, MI, USA

Died: 2/3/2021 in Weatherford, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1949-08-06 | Final Game: 1960-05-16

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Willard Wayne Terwilliger

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Biography

Wayne Terwilliger, born in 1925, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1949 to 1960. Known for his versatility as a position player, Terwilliger played in 666 games throughout his career, accumulating a total of 501 hits. He showcased a solid batting average of .240 and contributed 22 home runs and 162 RBIs. In addition to his offensive capabilities, Terwilliger was also an adept baserunner, finishing his career with 31 stolen bases. Terwilliger's playing career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the integration of the sport and the evolving strategies of the game. His tenure included playing for several teams, where he earned a reputation for his grit and determination on the field. Although not a household name, Terwilliger's contributions to the game and his ability to adapt to different roles have solidified his place in baseball history. After retiring in 1960, he remained connected to the sport, leaving a lasting legacy that extends beyond his playing days.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
666	2091	271	501	93	10	22	162	31	247	296	0.240	0.323	0.325	0.648	-4135.8

Career AVG .240 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 8.0% below league average.

Career OBP .323 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .325 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 17.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.648 vs. league average 0.726 across their career seasons — 10.8% 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
1949	CHC	NL	36	112	11	25	2	1	2	10	0	16	22	0.223	.262 (-15%)	.343 (-5%)	.384 (-19%)	.727 (-12%)	-215.4
1950	CHC	NL	133	480	63	116	22	3	10	32	13	43	63	0.242	.265 (-9%)	.346 (-10%)	.401 (-10%)	.747 (-10%)	-1058.2
1951	CHC	NL	50	192	26	41	6	0	0	10	3	29	21	0.214	.260 (-18%)	.336 (-6%)	.385 (-37%)	.721 (-22%)	-673.9
1951	BRO	NL	37	50	11	14	1	0	0	4	1	8	7	0.280	.260 (+7%)	.336 (+16%)	.385 (-22%)	.721 (-4%)	-673.9
1953	WSN	AL	134	464	62	117	24	4	4	46	7	64	65	0.252	.264 (-5%)	.335 (+2%)	.397 (-13%)	.733 (-6%)	-451.2
1954	WSN	AL	106	337	42	70	10	1	3	24	3	32	40	0.208	.261 (-20%)	.333 (-15%)	.390 (-31%)	.723 (-24%)	-1496.1
1955	NY1	NL	80	257	29	66	16	1	1	18	2	36	42	0.257	.258 (-1%)	.332 (+5%)	.393 (-14%)	.726 (-5%)	-182.1
1956	NY1	NL	14	18	0	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	5	0.222	—	—	—	—	0.0
1959	KC1	AL	74	180	27	48	11	0	2	18	2	19	31	0.267	.256 (+4%)	.323 (+3%)	.392 (-8%)	.715 (-3%)	-63.6
1960	KC1	AL	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2B	605	216	1475	1723	84	433
3B	14	0	11	25	1	5
OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
SS	6	2	3	8	2	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1949	CHN	2B	34	0	77	103	4	11
1950	CHN	1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1950	CHN	2B	126	0	314	380	24	80
1950	CHN	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1950	CHN	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1951	CHN	2B	49	0	136	142	9	37
1951	BRO	2B	24	0	31	44	4	9
1951	BRO	3B	1	0	0	1	0	1
1953	WS1	2B	133	0	333	395	13	108
1954	WS1	2B	90	85	213	243	13	72
1954	WS1	3B	10	0	11	24	1	4
1954	WS1	SS	3	1	3	7	2	1
1955	NY1	2B	78	75	212	240	7	70
1955	NY1	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1955	NY1	SS	1	1	0	0	0	0
1956	NY1	2B	6	4	14	9	1	3
1959	KC1	2B	63	51	144	166	9	42
1959	KC1	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1959	KC1	SS	2	0	0	1	0	0
1960	KC1	2B	2	1	1	1	0	1