Wayne Graham
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1963-1964)
Wayne Graham was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1963 to 1964 for the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Mets, a span of 2 seasons. In 30 career games, he hit .127 with 7 hits.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 200 lb
- Died
- 9/3/2024 in Austin, TX, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1963-04-10
- Last Game
- 1964-10-03
Full name: Wayne Leon Graham
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 55 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | .127 | .172 | .145 | .318 | 0 |
Career AVG .127 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 48.8% below league average.
Career OBP .172 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — 44.5% below league average.
Career SLG .145 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — 61.2% below league average.
Career OPS .318 vs. league average .686 across their career seasons — 53.6% below league average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | PHI | NL | 10 | 22 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1964 | NYN | NL | 20 | 33 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .091 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 30 | 55 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | .127 | — | — | — | — | 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 (30 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 16 | 29 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | .138 |
| Away | 14 | 26 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .115 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964-10-03 | NYN | STL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1964-09-27 | NYN | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1964-09-26 | NYN | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-09-25 | NYN | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-09-20 | NYN | HOU | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1964-09-19 | NYN | HOU | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-09-18 | NYN | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-09-10 | NYN | ATL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-09-09 | NYN | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-09-05 | NYN | LAD | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 11 |
| Left Field | 6 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at Austin | Austin | TX | 1956 |
Wayne Graham: the record in brief
April 10, 1963 and October 3, 1964 bracket Wayne Graham's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The season rows list, in order, the Philadelphia Phillies (1963) and the New York Mets (1964). Graham played primarily as a third baseman and both batted and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on April 6, 1936, in Yoakum, TX, USA and a listed size of 200 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame. The bio records the death on September 3, 2024, in Austin, TX, USA. The given name on file is Wayne Leon Graham.
Across 30 games at the plate, Graham's career line reads 7 hits in 55 at bats for a .127 average. The on-base percentage is .172 and the slugging percentage .145, for an OPS of .318. Set against a .248 league average for the same years, Graham's .127 average sits 48.8% below it. In OPS terms, Graham's .318 stands 53.6% below the league's .686. The hits column peaks at 4, in 1963. The best average in the busiest seasons was .182, in 1963.
Frequently Asked Questions about Wayne Graham
- What years did Wayne Graham play?
- Wayne Graham played in Major League Baseball from 1963 to 1964.
- Was Wayne Graham a pitcher?
- No. Wayne Graham was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Wayne Graham hit?
- Wayne Graham hit 0 career home runs with 7 hits.
- What teams did Wayne Graham play for?
- Wayne Graham played for 2 teams: the Philadelphia Phillies (1963) and the New York Mets (1964).
- What were Wayne Graham's career stats?
- In 30 games, Wayne Graham had 7 hits and 2 runs, with a .127 batting average.
- What position did Wayne Graham play?
- Wayne Graham played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Wayne Graham and how much did he weigh?
- Wayne Graham was listed at 6 feet and 200 pounds.
- What was Wayne Graham's career batting average?
- Wayne Graham batted .127 over his career, with 7 hits in 55 at bats.
- Is Wayne Graham in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Wayne Graham has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.