Red Killefer
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1907-1916)
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 175 lb
- Died
- 9/4/1958 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1907-09-16
- Last Game
- 1916-07-23
Full name: Wade 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
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
View full game log (470 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 260 | 839 | 107 | 226 | 3 | 79 | .269 |
| Away | 210 | 698 | 74 | 157 | 0 | 42 | .225 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916-07-23 | NY1 | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-07-22 | NY1 | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1916-07-20 | CIN | PHI | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-07-18 | CIN | BSN | W | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1916-07-17 | CIN | BSN | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-07-16 | CIN | BSN | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-07-15 | CIN | BSN | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-07-14 | CIN | NY1 | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-07-13 | CIN | NY1 | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1916-07-13 | CIN | NY1 | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
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
| 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
Circle size = games played at each position.
| 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%.
Red Killefer (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
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.