Wayne Comer
Born: 2/3/1944 in Shenandoah, VA, USA
Died: 10/4/2023 in Shenandoah, VA, USA
MLB Debut: 1967-09-17 | Final Game: 1972-08-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Harry Wayne Comer
Biography
Wayne Comer was a professional baseball player born in 1944, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1967 until his retirement in 1972. Throughout his career, Comer showcased his skills with notable speed on the base paths, recording 22 stolen bases over 316 games. He was known for his versatility and ability to contribute both offensively and defensively, finishing his career with a total of 157 hits, 16 home runs, and 67 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .229.
Comer's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, as the sport was transitioning away from the deadball era and beginning to embrace a new style of play that emphasized power and speed. While he may not have reached the statistical heights of some of his contemporaries, his contributions were valuable to the teams he played for. Comer's resilience and determination exemplified the spirit of the game during the late 1960s and early 1970s, making him a memorable figure in baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 316 | 687 | 119 | 157 | 22 | 2 | 16 | 67 | 22 | 106 | 106 | 0.229 | 0.331 | 0.336 | 0.667 | 320.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | DET | AL | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1968 | DET | AL | 48 | 48 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0.125 | -305.4 |
| 1969 | SE1 | AL | 147 | 481 | 88 | 118 | 18 | 1 | 15 | 54 | 18 | 82 | 79 | 0.245 | 862.8 |
| 1970 | ATL | AL | 13 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.059 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | WS2 | AL | 77 | 129 | 21 | 30 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 22 | 16 | 0.233 | 0.0 |
| 1972 | DET | AL | 27 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | WS | DET | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 247 | 169 | 387 | 16 | 9 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | DET | OF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | DET | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | DET | OF | 27 | 4 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | SE1 | C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | SE1 | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | SE1 | OF | 139 | 128 | 287 | 14 | 6 | 6 |
| 1970 | ML4 | OF | 5 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | WS2 | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | WS2 | OF | 58 | 34 | 70 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 1972 | DET | OF | 17 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 2 |
| Third Base | 2 |
| Left Field | 83 |
| Center Field | 115 |
| Right Field | 69 |