Gary Wayne, baseball player, 1989-1994

Gary Wayne

Born: 11/30/1962 in Dearborn, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1989-04-07 | Final Game: 1994-06-03

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Gary Anthony Wayne

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Biography

Gary Wayne, born in 1962, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 1994. He made his debut on April 7, 1989, and concluded his career on June 3, 1994. Over the span of his career, Wayne compiled a record of 14 wins and 14 losses, with a notable earned run average (ERA) of 3.93. He struck out a total of 164 batters and recorded 4 saves, showcasing his ability to contribute both as a starter and a relief pitcher. Wayne's playing style was characterized by his versatility on the mound, adapting to various roles as needed by his teams. Competing during a period that saw the rise of power hitters and an increasing emphasis on offensive production in the early 1990s, Wayne's performance stood out for its consistency and effectiveness. His contributions to the game, though perhaps not as heralded as some of his contemporaries, reflected the evolving landscape of baseball during his era, where pitchers had to navigate the challenges posed by a league focused on offensive prowess.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
14 14 231 0 0 0 4 249.7 237 109 22 104 164 3.93 0

Career ERA 3.93 vs. league average 3.97 across their career seasons — near 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
1989 MIN AL 3 4 60 0 0 0 1 71.0 55 26 36 41 3.30 3.71 (+11%) -348.2
1990 MIN AL 1 1 38 0 0 0 1 38.7 38 18 13 28 4.19 3.86 (-9%) -259.2
1991 MIN AL 1 0 8 0 0 0 1 12.3 11 7 4 7 5.11 3.91 (-31%) -24.6
1992 MIN AL 3 3 41 0 0 0 0 48.0 46 14 19 29 2.62 3.75 (+30%) 307.8
1993 COL NL 5 3 65 0 0 0 1 62.3 68 35 26 49 5.05 4.19 (-21%) -305.3
1994 LAD NL 1 3 19 0 0 0 0 17.3 19 9 6 10 4.67 4.51 (-4%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
231 2 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0.500 0.500 0.500 1.000 0.0

Career AVG .500 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — +92.8% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — +53.2% above league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — +28.0% above league average.

Career OPS 1.000 vs. league average 0.717 across their career seasons — +39.5% above 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
1989 MIN AL 60 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1990 MIN AL 38 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1991 MIN AL 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1992 MIN AL 41 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1993 COL NL 65 1 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
1994 LAD NL 19 1 0 0 0 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 231 0 6 41 2 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1989 MIN P 60 0 2 11 1 1
1990 MIN P 38 0 1 4 0 1
1991 MIN P 8 0 0 1 0 0
1992 MIN P 41 0 1 13 0 0
1993 COL P 65 0 0 9 0 1
1994 LAN P 19 0 2 3 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 231

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1994 LAN NL $350,000
1993 COL NL $325,000
1992 MIN AL $155,000
1990 MIN AL $115,000
1989 MIN AL $68,000
Total Career Earnings $1,013,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Michigan Ann Arbor MI 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984