Red Treadway

Born: 4/28/1920 in Athalone, NC, USA

Died: 5/26/1994 in Atlanta, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1944-07-24 | Final Game: 1945-09-23

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Thadford Leon Treadway

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Biography

Red Treadway, born in 1920, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the mid-1940s. He played as a position player from July 24, 1944, until September 23, 1945, during a pivotal time in baseball history, marked by the challenges of World War II and the integration of the sport. Over the course of his brief career, Treadway appeared in 138 games, where he showcased his skills on the field with a batting average of .266. He recorded a total of 105 hits, including four home runs, and drove in 28 runs, demonstrating his capability as a consistent contributor to his team's offense. Treadway's playing style was characterized by his versatility and speed, evidenced by his five stolen bases during his career. While not a superstar, he played an important role in the league during an era that saw many players serving in the military, which resulted in a unique landscape for the game. Treadway's contributions, though modest in terms of statistics, reflected the determination and resilience of players during a challenging time in American history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
138	394	54	105	9	4	4	28	5	33	24	0.266	0.323	0.340	0.663	-213.9

Career AVG .266 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .323 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .340 vs. league average .356 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.663 vs. league average 0.684 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
1944	NY1	NL	50	170	23	51	5	2	0	5	2	13	11	0.300	.261 (+15%)	.325 (+7%)	.357 (-1%)	.683 (+3%)	87.8
1945	NY1	NL	88	224	31	54	4	2	4	23	3	20	13	0.241	.260 (-8%)	.328 (-8%)	.354 (-7%)	.683 (-7%)	-301.7