Red Killefer

Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1907-1916)

Red Killefer was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1907 to 1916 for 4 teams, including the Detroit Tigers, a span of 10 seasons. In 467 career games, he hit .248 with 381 hits, 3 home runs, and 116 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 529.

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

AVG .248
HR 3
RBI 116
H 381
OPS .642
PIV 529
Position
Outfielder
Bats / Throws
R / R
Height / Weight
5'9" / 175 lb
Born
4/13/1885 in Bloomingdale, MI, USA
Died
9/4/1958 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
MLB Debut
1907-09-16
Last Game
1916-07-23

Full name: Wade Killefer

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Career Batting Statistics

Red Killefer — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
467 1,537 181 381 61 16 3 116 57 128 138 .248 .328 .314 .642 529

Career AVG .248 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .328 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .314 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS .642 vs. league average .637 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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Red Killefer Stats, Bio & Career Records
Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1907 DET AL 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1908 DET AL 28 75 9 16 1 0 0 11 4 3 10 .213 .240 (-11%) .298 (-15%) .306 (-26%) .605 (-21%) -206.0
1909 DET AL 23 61 6 17 2 2 1 4 2 3 8 .279 .244 (+14%) .306 (+12%) .312 (+36%) .618 (+24%) 206.1
1909 WS1 AL 40 121 11 21 1 0 0 5 4 13 20 .174 .244 (-29%) .306 (-14%) .312 (-42%) .618 (-28%) 206.1
1910 WS1 AL 106 345 35 79 17 1 0 24 17 29 41 .229 .249 (-8%) .317 (avg) .326 (-13%) .644 (-7%) -220.3
1914 CIN NL 42 141 16 39 6 1 0 12 11 20 18 .277 .255 (+8%) .322 (+20%) .339 (-2%) .661 (+9%) 310.4
1915 CIN NL 155 555 75 151 25 11 1 41 12 38 33 .272 .250 (+9%) .318 (+7%) .332 (+9%) .651 (+8%) 835.4
1916 CIN NL 70 234 29 57 9 1 1 18 7 21 8 .244 .248 (-2%) .314 (+4%) .326 (-7%) .640 (-2%) 22.6
1916 NY1 NL 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1.000 — — — — 22.6
Career · 9 seasons 467 1,537 181 381 61 16 3 116 57 128 138 .248 — — — — 1,177

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

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Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).

Batting — Home / Away

Red Killefer — Batting — Home / Away
SplitGABRHHRRBIAVG
Home260839107226379.269
Away21069874157042.225

Last 10 Games — Batting

Red Killefer — Last 10 Games — Batting
DateTmOppResABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSO
1916-07-23 NY1CHCL 101000000
1916-07-22 NY1CHCL 000000010
1916-07-20 CINPHIL 200000000
1916-07-18 CINBSNW 322100010
1916-07-17 CINBSNW 411100200
1916-07-16 CINBSNL 301000100
1916-07-15 CINBSNL 311000000
1916-07-14 CINNY1L 401000000
1916-07-13 CINNY1W 412100201
1916-07-13 CINNY1L 401000000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Red Killefer — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 0 5 0 2 1
2B 129 116 237 340 43 37
3B 11 9 13 19 11 3
C 3 2 10 1 2 1
OF 293 36 595 32 23 7
SS 8 7 21 15 5 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Red Killefer — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1907 DET OF 1 1 2 0 0 0
1908 DET 2B 16 14 30 35 3 7
1908 DET 3B 4 4 1 6 4 1
1908 DET SS 7 7 17 13 5 1
1909 DET 2B 17 14 28 55 8 3
1909 DET OF 1 2 0 0 0 0
1909 WS1 2B 3 1 1 12 5 0
1909 WS1 3B 6 5 12 13 6 2
1909 WS1 C 3 2 10 1 2 1
1909 WS1 OF 24 22 44 1 2 0
1909 WS1 SS 1 0 4 2 0 0
1910 WS1 2B 88 87 173 231 26 27
1910 WS1 OF 12 11 17 3 3 0
1914 CIN 2B 5 0 5 7 1 0
1914 CIN 3B 1 0 0 0 1 0
1914 CIN OF 37 0 55 5 2 0
1915 CIN 1B 2 0 5 0 2 1
1915 CIN OF 150 0 339 17 11 5
1916 CIN OF 68 0 138 6 5 2

Career Games by Position

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Red Killefer Stats, Bio & Career Records
Position Games
Catcher 4
First Base 2
Second Base 129
Third Base 11
Shortstop 9
Left Field 133
Center Field 139
Right Field 35

Most Similar Players

Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.

Career Spans

Red Killefer (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.

  1. 98
    Chet Chadbourne
    .255 avg, 2 HR
  2. 91
    Phil Geier
    .249 avg, 2 HR
  3. 89
    Namon Washington
    .249 avg, 6 HR
  4. 82
    Harry Blake
    .252 avg, 8 HR
  5. 81
    Gerald Young
    .246 avg, 3 HR
  6. 79
    Cozy Dolan
    .252 avg, 6 HR

Red Killefer: the record in brief

September 16, 1907 and July 23, 1916 bracket Red Killefer's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. By club, Killefer's seasons break down as the Detroit Tigers (1907 to 1909), the Washington Senators (1909 to 1910), the Cincinnati Reds (1914 to 1916), and the New York Giants (1916). Killefer, born on April 13, 1885, in Bloomingdale, MI, USA, is listed as an outfielder and threw and hit right-handed. Killefer's listed size is 5 feet, 9 inches and 175 pounds. Killefer's death is recorded on September 4, 1958, in Los Angeles, CA, USA. Killefer's full given name, per the bio, is Wade Killefer.

Killefer collected 381 hits in 1,537 at bats across 467 games, good for a .248 batting average, along with 3 homers, 116 RBI, and 57 stolen bases. Killefer got on base at a .328 rate and slugged .314 (.642 OPS). Killefer hit .248 while the league hit .248 over the same span, a figure close to average. The hits column peaks at 151, in 1915.

Frequently Asked Questions about Red Killefer

What years did Red Killefer play?
Red Killefer played in Major League Baseball from 1907 to 1916.
Was Red Killefer a pitcher?
No. Red Killefer was a position player (Outfielder).
How many home runs did Red Killefer hit?
Red Killefer hit 3 career home runs with 381 hits.
What teams did Red Killefer play for?
Red Killefer played for 4 teams: the Detroit Tigers (1907–1909), the Washington Senators (1909–1910), the Cincinnati Reds (1914–1916), and the New York Giants (1916).
What were Red Killefer's career stats?
In 467 games, Red Killefer had 381 hits, 3 home runs, 116 RBI, 181 runs, and 57 stolen bases, with a .248 batting average.
What position did Red Killefer play?
Red Killefer played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
How tall was Red Killefer and how much did he weigh?
Red Killefer was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 175 pounds.
How many home runs did Red Killefer hit each season?
Red Killefer's home runs by season: 0 in 1907, 0 in 1908, 1 in 1909, 0 in 1910, 0 in 1914, 1 in 1915, and 1 in 1916. His most in one season was 1, in 1909, 1915, and 1916.
What was Red Killefer's career batting average?
Red Killefer batted .248 over his career, with 381 hits in 1,537 at bats.
How many RBI did Red Killefer have?
Red Killefer drove in 116 runs in his career.
Is Red Killefer in the Hall of Fame?
No. Red Killefer has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.