Wayne McLeland
Born: 8/29/1924 in Stockport, IA, USA
Died: 5/9/2004 in Houston, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1951-04-20 | Final Game: 1952-05-10
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Wayne Gaffney McLeland
Biography
Wayne McLeland was a professional baseball player born in 1924 who had a brief career in Major League Baseball during the early 1950s. He played as a position player and made his debut on April 20, 1951. Over the course of his career, which concluded on May 10, 1952, McLeland participated in 10 games. Despite his limited playing time at the highest level, he was part of a significant era in baseball history that witnessed the transition from the post-war years into a more dynamic phase of the sport.
Throughout his time in the majors, McLeland struggled to find success at the plate, finishing his career with a batting average of 0.0, having recorded no hits, home runs, or RBIs. His experience reflects the challenges faced by many players during that time, where competition was fierce, and opportunities were limited. While he may not have left a significant statistical legacy, McLeland’s journey through baseball exemplifies the aspirations and hardships faced by many who sought to make their mark in the game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.7 | 24 | 13 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 8.56 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | DET | AL | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 20 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 8.18 | -271.5 |
| 1952 | DET | AL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 10.12 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | DET | AL | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1952 | DET | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 10 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | DET | P | 6 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1952 | DET | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 10 |