Jake Wade

Born: 4/1/1912 in Morehead City, NC, USA

Died: 2/1/2006 in Wildwood, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1936-04-22 | Final Game: 1946-09-13

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Jacob Fields Wade

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Biography

Jake Wade was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1936 to 1946. Born in 1912, Wade made his mark in the Major Leagues during a challenging era that saw the game transitioning from the Great Depression into the post-war years. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 27 wins and 40 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.0. Known for his competitive spirit, Wade recorded a total of 291 strikeouts and notched 3 saves, showcasing his ability to handle high-pressure situations on the mound. Wade played during a time when the game was evolving, and pitchers were increasingly relied upon for their versatility and durability. His contributions to the teams he played for were significant, as he navigated the complexities of a changing baseball landscape. Although his overall record may not reflect the dominance of some of his contemporaries, Wade's persistence and dedication to the craft of pitching left a lasting impression on those who witnessed his performances. His career serves as a reminder of the resilience and determination that characterized many players during this pivotal period in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
27	40	171	71	20	3	3	668.3	690	371	42	440	291	5.00	0

Career ERA 5.00 vs. league average 3.97 across their career seasons — 26.0% 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
1936	DET	AL	4	5	13	11	4	1	0	78.3	93	46	52	30	5.29	4.59 (-15%)	-2382.7
1937	DET	AL	7	10	33	25	7	1	0	165.3	160	99	107	69	5.39	4.34 (-24%)	-4484.9
1938	DET	AL	3	2	27	2	0	0	0	70.0	73	51	48	23	6.56	4.35 (-51%)	-3227.5
1939	BOS	AL	1	4	20	6	1	0	0	47.7	68	33	37	21	6.23	4.28 (-45%)	-607.6
1939	SLA	AL	0	2	4	2	1	0	0	16.3	26	20	19	9	11.02	4.28 (-157%)	-806.5
1942	CHW	AL	5	5	15	10	3	0	0	85.7	84	39	56	32	4.10	3.57 (-15%)	-
1943	CHW	AL	3	7	21	9	3	1	0	83.7	66	28	54	41	3.01	3.50 (+14%)	-
1944	CHW	AL	2	4	19	5	1	0	2	74.7	75	40	41	35	4.82	3.57 (-35%)	-
1946	NYY	AL	2	1	13	1	0	0	1	35.3	33	9	14	22	2.29	3.59 (+36%)	-
1946	WSN	AL	0	0	6	0	0	0	0	11.3	12	6	12	9	4.76	3.59 (-33%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
171	216	14	36	2	0	0	7	0	12	81	0.167	0.214	0.176	0.390	-428.7

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 37.5% below league average.

Career OBP .214 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 36.1% below league average.

Career SLG .176 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — 53.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.390 vs. league average 0.710 across their career seasons — 45.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1936	DET	AL	13	29	3	5	0	1	3	11	0.172	—	—	—	—	0.0
1937	DET	AL	33	59	4	11	1	1	3	31	0.186	.276 (-33%)	.342 (-34%)	.398 (-49%)	.740 (-42%)	-428.7
1938	DET	AL	27	21	0	1	0	0	1	8	0.048	—	—	—	—	0.0
1939	BOS	AL	20	12	1	0	0	0	0	5	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1939	SLA	AL	4	5	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1942	CHW	AL	15	29	0	7	0	1	1	8	0.241	—	—	—	—	0.0
1943	CHW	AL	21	27	2	4	1	3	3	9	0.148	—	—	—	—	0.0
1944	CHW	AL	19	24	3	7	0	0	1	3	0.292	—	—	—	—	0.0
1946	NYY	AL	13	9	1	1	0	1	0	3	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0
1946	WSN	AL	6	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	171	0	22	120	9	8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1936	DET	P	13	1	14	4	0
1937	DET	P	33	6	33	0	1
1938	DET	P	27	2	14	1	1
1939	BOS	P	20	0	8	0	0
1939	SLA	P	4	0	4	0	0
1942	CHA	P	15	6	23	2	3
1943	CHA	P	21	2	11	1	2
1944	CHA	P	19	1	4	1	1
1946	NYA	P	13	3	7	0	0
1946	WS1	P	6	1	2	0	0