Red Treadway
Born: 4/28/1920 in Athalone, NC, USA
Died: 5/26/1994 in Atlanta, GA, USA
MLB Debut: 1944-07-24 | Final Game: 1945-09-23
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Thadford Leon Treadway
Biography
Red Treadway, born in 1920, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the mid-1940s. He played as a position player from July 24, 1944, until September 23, 1945, during a pivotal time in baseball history, marked by the challenges of World War II and the integration of the sport. Over the course of his brief career, Treadway appeared in 138 games, where he showcased his skills on the field with a batting average of .266. He recorded a total of 105 hits, including four home runs, and drove in 28 runs, demonstrating his capability as a consistent contributor to his team's offense.
Treadway's playing style was characterized by his versatility and speed, evidenced by his five stolen bases during his career. While not a superstar, he played an important role in the league during an era that saw many players serving in the military, which resulted in a unique landscape for the game. Treadway's contributions, though modest in terms of statistics, reflected the determination and resilience of players during a challenging time in American history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 138 | 394 | 54 | 105 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 28 | 5 | 33 | 24 | 0.266 | 0.323 | 0.340 | 0.663 | -219.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | NY1 | NL | 50 | 170 | 23 | 51 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 13 | 11 | 0.300 | 86.3 |
| 1945 | NY1 | NL | 88 | 224 | 31 | 54 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 23 | 3 | 20 | 13 | 0.241 | -305.4 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 98 | 0 | 194 | 6 | 11 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | NY1 | OF | 38 | 0 | 87 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| 1945 | NY1 | OF | 60 | 0 | 107 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 28 |
| Center Field | 29 |
| Right Field | 46 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barton College | Wilson | NC | 1941, 1942 |