Wade Lefler
Born: 6/5/1896 in Cooleemee, NC, USA
Died: 3/6/1981 in Hickory, NC, USA
MLB Debut: 1924-04-16 | Final Game: 1924-09-30
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 162 lbs
Full name: Wade Hampton Lefler
Biography
Wade Lefler, born in 1896, was a position player who made a brief yet notable impact in Major League Baseball during the 1924 season. His career spanned from April 16 to September 30 of that year, during which he played in just 6 games. Despite the limited number of appearances, Lefler showcased an impressive batting average of .556, demonstrating a remarkable ability to make contact at the plate. He recorded 5 hits, contributing 4 runs batted in (RBIs) to his team's efforts, although he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases during his time in the league.
Lefler's career came during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. His brief stint in the majors highlighted the potential for players to emerge and make significant contributions in a short span, even if they did not enjoy long careers. While Wade Lefler's time in baseball may have been fleeting, his exceptional performance in those few games remains a point of interest for baseball historians and enthusiasts.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.556 | 0.556 | 0.889 | 1.444 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | BSN | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1924 | WSN | AL | 5 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.625 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | WS1 | OF | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Right Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke University | Durham | NC | 1916, 1917 |