Lave Winham

Born: 10/23/1881 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

Died: 9/12/1951 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1902-04-21 | Final Game: 1903-09-21

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Lafayette Sharkey Winham

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Biography

Lave Winham was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 1900s, marking his career from 1902 to 1903. Born in 1881, Winham made a significant impact in a relatively brief span of time in the major leagues. He played during a transitional period in baseball, characterized by the tail end of the deadball era, which emphasized pitching prowess and strategic gameplay. Winham's career record stood at 3-1, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound, complemented by an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.08. Throughout his career, Winham accumulated a total of 23 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to overpower hitters and contribute to his team's defensive efforts. Despite finishing his career without any recorded saves, his performance during his time in the league solidified his reputation as a competent pitcher in an era dominated by strong pitching performances. Though his time in Major League Baseball was short-lived, Lave Winham's contributions to the game remain a part of baseball's rich tapestry during its formative years.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	1	6	4	3	1	0	39.0	37	9	0	23	23	2.08	0

Career ERA 2.08 vs. league average 3.14 across their career seasons — 33.8% better 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
1902	BRO	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	3.0	4	0	2	1	0.00	—	0.0
1903	PIT	NL	3	1	5	4	3	1	0	36.0	33	9	21	22	2.25	3.10 (+27%)	-157.8

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
6	16	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	7	0.062	0.062	0.062	0.125	0.0

Career AVG .062 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 76.4% below league average.

Career OBP .062 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 80.4% below league average.

Career SLG .062 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 81.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.125 vs. league average 0.664 across their career seasons — 81.2% 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
1902	BRO	NL	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1903	PIT	NL	5	14	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	6	0.071	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	6	0	3	8	4	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1902	BRO	P	1	0	0	3	0	0
1903	PIT	P	5	0	3	5	4	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	6