Wayne Edwards
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1989-1991)
Wayne Edwards was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 1991 for the Chicago White Sox, a span of 3 seasons. Across 62 career appearances, he went 5-5 with a 3.37 ERA and 84 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'5" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1989-09-11
- Last Game
- 1991-05-25
Full name: Wayne Maurice Edwards
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | CHA | AL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.1 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 3.68 | — | 0.0 |
| 1990 | CHA | AL | 5 | 3 | 42 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 95.0 | 81 | 34 | 41 | 63 | 3.22 | 3.86 (+17%) | 408.7 |
| 1991 | CHA | AL | 0 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.1 | 22 | 10 | 17 | 12 | 3.86 | 3.91 (+1%) | -709.3 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 5 | 5 | 62 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 125.2 | 110 | 47 | 61 | 84 | 3.37 | — | -301 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| 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 | CHA | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1990 | CHA | AL | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1991 | CHA | AL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (124 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 32 | 67.0 | 50 | 19 | 27 | 48 | 2.55 |
| Away | 30 | 58.2 | 60 | 28 | 34 | 36 | 4.30 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-05-25 | CHW | OAK | L | 0.2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991-05-18 | CHW | TOR | — | 5.2 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991-05-14 | CHW | BOS | — | 2.1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991-05-05 | CHW | BOS | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991-05-04 | CHW | BOS | — | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-05-01 | CHW | MIL | L | 2.2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991-04-30 | CHW | MIL | — | 0.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991-04-27 | CHW | NYY | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991-04-26 | CHW | NYY | — | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-04-24 | CHW | BAL | — | 3.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 62 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | CHA | AL | $140,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $140,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azusa Pacific University | Azusa | CA | 1983, 1984, 1985 |
Wayne Edwards: the record in brief
According to the bio, Wayne Edwards debuted on September 11, 1989 and played a final game on May 25, 1991. Edwards spent the whole of the career shown here with one club, the Chicago White Sox. Edwards is listed as a pitcher at 6'5" and 185 pounds. Edwards threw and hit left-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is March 7, 1964, in Burbank, CA, USA. Edwards's full given name, per the bio, is Wayne Maurice Edwards.
Across 62 games (5 starts), Edwards recorded 5 wins against 5 losses with a 3.37 ERA. The same table counts 84 strikeouts. The leagues Edwards pitched in allowed 3.83 earned runs per nine over those seasons, so the career ERA was 12.1% better than average. Edwards won 5 games in 1990, the most of any season listed. 1990 was Edwards's sharpest full season, a 3.22 ERA against the league's 3.86.
The one salary on file is $140,000, for 1991. Edwards's college years, 1983, 1984, and 1985, were spent at Azusa Pacific University. Retrosheet box scores cover 124 of Edwards's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
Edwards appears at one position only: pitcher, in 62 games. On the mound, the fielding record shows 1 errors alongside 7 putouts and 17 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Wayne Edwards
- What years did Wayne Edwards play?
- Wayne Edwards played in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 1991.
- Was Wayne Edwards a pitcher?
- Yes. Wayne Edwards pitched in the major leagues, recording 5 wins and 84 strikeouts.
- What was Wayne Edwards's career ERA?
- Wayne Edwards finished with a 3.37 career ERA, going 5-5 with 84 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Wayne Edwards have?
- Wayne Edwards recorded 84 career strikeouts.
- Is Wayne Edwards in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Wayne Edwards has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Wayne Edwards play for?
- Wayne Edwards played for the Chicago White Sox.