Rip Wade

Born: 1/12/1898 in Duluth, MN, USA

Died: 6/15/1957 in Duluth, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 1923-04-19 | Final Game: 1923-10-04

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 174 lbs

Full name: Richard Frank Wade

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Biography

Rip Wade was a professional baseball player born in 1898, who played as a position player primarily during the 1923 season. His career in Major League Baseball spanned from April 19, 1923, to October 4, 1923, during a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era to the more offense-oriented play that would characterize the following decades. Despite a brief career, Wade made his mark in the league, appearing in 33 games. Over the course of his single season in the majors, Wade recorded 16 hits and achieved a batting average of .232. He demonstrated notable power for his era, hitting 2 home runs and driving in 14 runs. While he did not steal any bases, his contributions at the plate were significant for a player of his time, highlighting the evolving role of position players in the early 20th century. Wade's time in the major leagues, albeit short, reflected the dynamic changes in baseball during the 1920s, and his legacy remains a part of the rich tapestry of the sport's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
33	69	8	16	2	2	2	14	0	5	10	0.232	0.284	0.406	0.690	-101.2

Career AVG .232 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — 18.0% below league average.

Career OBP .284 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 17.6% below league average.

Career SLG .406 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.690 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 6.1% 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
1923	WSN	AL	33	69	8	16	2	2	2	14	0	5	10	0.232	.282 (-18%)	.344 (-18%)	.390 (+4%)	.734 (-6%)	-101.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	19	0	26	3	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1923	WS1	OF	19	0	26	3	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	6
Center Field	12
Right Field	2