Gale Wade

Born: 1/20/1929 in Hollister, MO, USA

Died: 1/16/2022 in Dysartville, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1955-04-11 | Final Game: 1956-05-08

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Galeard Lee Wade

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Biography

Gale Wade was a professional baseball player born in 1929, who played in Major League Baseball from 1955 to 1956. Primarily a position player, Wade's career spanned a brief period during an era characterized by a shift in the game as it transitioned away from the power-focused play of the early 1950s. He made his mark in the major leagues through a total of 19 games, where he recorded 6 hits, including 1 home run, and drove in 1 run, finishing his career with a batting average of .133. While Wade's time in the major leagues was short-lived, his involvement in the sport during this period contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history. Despite not being a standout player in terms of statistics, players like Wade were integral to the development of the game during a time when the league was beginning to see the emergence of future stars and the integration of players from diverse backgrounds. Wade's career serves as a reminder of the numerous athletes who aspired to greatness in the competitive landscape of mid-20th century baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
19	45	5	6	1	0	1	1	0	5	3	0.133	0.220	0.222	0.442	0.0

Career AVG .133 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 48.4% below league average.

Career OBP .220 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 33.7% below league average.

Career SLG .222 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 43.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.442 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 39.2% 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
1955	CHC	NL	9	33	5	6	1	0	1	1	0	4	3	0.182	—	—	—	—	0.0
1956	CHC	NL	10	12	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	12	9	19	1	3	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1955	CHN	OF	9	7	12	1	2	0
1956	CHN	OF	3	2	7	0	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Center Field	12