Ben Wade, baseball player, 1948-1955

Ben Wade

Born: 11/25/1922 in Morehead City, NC, USA

Died: 12/2/2002 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1948-04-30 | Final Game: 1955-06-12

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Benjamin Styron Wade

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Biography

Ben Wade, born in 1922, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1948 until 1955. Known for his strong arm and competitive spirit, Wade made a significant impact during his career, which unfolded in the post-World War II era—a time when baseball was experiencing a resurgence in popularity and the integration of the sport was beginning to reshape its landscape. Over the span of his career, he compiled a record of 19 wins and 17 losses, with a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 4.34. Wade was particularly effective in striking out batters, recording a total of 235 strikeouts while also contributing to his teams with 10 saves. His ability to perform in high-pressure situations marked him as a reliable option out of the bullpen. Although his career may not have achieved the legendary status of some of his contemporaries, Wade's contributions to the game during a transitional period in baseball history remain noteworthy, as he exemplified the grit and determination of players in the mid-20th century. He retired on June 12, 1955, leaving behind a legacy of resilience and athletic prowess on the mound.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
19 17 118 25 5 1 10 371.3 364 179 49 181 235 4.34 0

Career ERA 4.34 vs. league average 3.97 across their career seasons — 9.2% 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
1948 CHC NL 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 5.0 4 4 4 1 7.20 — -
1952 BRO NL 11 9 37 24 5 1 3 180.0 166 72 94 118 3.60 3.70 (+3%) -1632.0
1953 BRO NL 7 5 32 0 0 0 3 90.3 79 38 33 65 3.79 4.14 (+8%) -926.0
1954 BRO NL 1 1 23 0 0 0 3 45.0 62 41 21 25 8.20 3.90 (-110%) -1578.6
1954 STL NL 0 0 13 0 0 0 0 23.0 27 14 15 19 5.48 3.90 (-41%) -
1955 PIT NL 0 1 11 1 0 0 1 28.0 26 10 14 7 3.21 4.00 (+20%) -612.4

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
118 98 8 11 3 0 4 9 0 2 37 0.112 0.129 0.265 0.394 -391.1

Career AVG .112 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 56.8% below league average.

Career OBP .129 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 61.4% below league average.

Career SLG .265 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 31.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.394 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — 45.2% 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
1948 CHC NL 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1952 BRO NL 37 60 7 7 3 0 3 6 0 1 22 0.117 .252 (-54%) .326 (-60%) .369 (-14%) .696 (-36%) -391.1
1953 BRO NL 32 24 1 4 0 0 1 2 0 0 8 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1954 BRO NL 23 5 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1954 STL NL 13 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1955 PIT NL 11 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1953 WS BRO 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 2 0 0 2.3 4 4 1 2 15.43

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1953 WS BRO 0 0 2 0 0 2.3 4 4 1 2 15.43

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 118 1 27 36 4 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1948 CHN P 2 0 1 1 0 0
1952 BRO P 37 0 12 20 1 1
1953 BRO P 32 0 4 4 1 2
1954 BRO P 23 0 3 5 2 0
1954 SLN P 13 0 3 3 0 1
1955 PIT P 11 1 4 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 118