Howard Wakefield

Born: 4/2/1884 in Bucyrus, OH, USA

Died: 4/16/1941 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1905-09-18 | Final Game: 1907-08-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Howard John Wakefield

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Biography

Howard Wakefield was a professional baseball player born in 1884, who played primarily as a position player from 1905 to 1909. Displaying a solid, if unremarkable, batting style, Wakefield participated in 113 games throughout his career. He accumulated 68 hits, resulting in a batting average of .248. Known for his versatility on the field, he contributed to his teams with 25 RBIs and one home run, while also showcasing his speed with six stolen bases. Wakefield's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, moving away from the deadball era towards a time when offensive production began to gain prominence. Though he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, his contributions on the field added depth to the teams he played for, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball. His tenure in the game, while brief, exemplified the spirit of determination that characterized many players of that era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
113	274	24	68	11	2	1	25	6	10	36	0.248	0.277	0.314	0.591	114.0

Career AVG .248 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .277 vs. league average .306 across their career seasons — 9.5% below league average.

Career SLG .314 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.591 vs. league average 0.622 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
1905	CLE	AL	10	26	3	4	0	0	0	1	0	0	8	0.154	—	—	—	—	0.0
1906	WSN	AL	77	211	17	59	9	2	1	21	6	7	23	0.280	.247 (+13%)	.307 (-2%)	.315 (+13%)	.622 (+6%)	114.0
1907	CLE	AL	26	37	4	5	2	0	0	3	0	3	5	0.135	—	—	—	—	0.0