Lloyd Waner
Outfielder · Career Stats, Hall of Fame Bio & Records (1927-1945)
Lloyd Waner was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1927 to 1945 for 5 teams, including the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 19 seasons. In 1,993 career games, he hit .316 with 2,459 hits, 27 home runs, and 598 RBI. Lloyd Waner was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1967 and was an All-Star. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 3,101.
- 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
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 150 lb
- Died
- 7/22/1982 in Oklahoma City, OK, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1927-04-12
- Last Game
- 1945-09-16
- Hall of Fame
- Inducted 1967 (BBWAA)
- Awards
- All-Star
Full name: Lloyd James Waner
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,993 | 7,772 | 1,201 | 2,459 | 281 | 118 | 27 | 598 | 67 | 420 | 173 | .316 | .353 | .393 | .747 | 3,101 |
Career AVG .316 vs. league average .275 across their career seasons — +15.2% above league average.
Career OBP .353 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .393 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .747 vs. league average .728 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | PIT | NL | 150 | 629 | 133 | 223 | 17 | 6 | 2 | 27 | 14 | 37 | 23 | .355 | .282 (+26%) | .344 (+15%) | .392 (+5%) | .736 (+9%) | 1359.4 |
| 1928 | PIT | NL | 152 | 659 | 121 | 221 | 22 | 14 | 5 | 61 | 8 | 40 | 13 | .335 | .280 (+19%) | .342 (+10%) | .395 (+10%) | .737 (+10%) | 1341.8 |
| 1929 | PIT | NL | 151 | 662 | 134 | 234 | 28 | 20 | 5 | 74 | 6 | 37 | 20 | .353 | .289 (+22%) | .353 (+12%) | .415 (+15%) | .769 (+14%) | 1893.4 |
| 1930 | PIT | NL | 68 | 260 | 32 | 94 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 5 | .362 | .293 (+23%) | .354 (+6%) | .429 (-1%) | .784 (+2%) | 118.9 |
| 1931 | PIT | NL | 154 | 681 | 90 | 214 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 57 | 7 | 39 | 16 | .314 | .276 (+14%) | .338 (+4%) | .388 (+5%) | .726 (+4%) | 546.7 |
| 1932 | PIT | NL | 134 | 565 | 90 | 188 | 27 | 11 | 2 | 38 | 6 | 31 | 11 | .333 | .275 (+21%) | .335 (+10%) | .391 (+10%) | .726 (+10%) | 1032.2 |
| 1933 | PIT | NL | 121 | 500 | 59 | 138 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 26 | 3 | 22 | 8 | .276 | .270 (+2%) | .329 (-7%) | .377 (-14%) | .707 (-11%) | -869.8 |
| 1934 | PIT | NL | 140 | 611 | 95 | 173 | 27 | 6 | 1 | 48 | 6 | 38 | 12 | .283 | .278 (+2%) | .340 (-4%) | .392 (-10%) | .733 (-8%) | -764.4 |
| 1935 | PIT | NL | 122 | 537 | 83 | 166 | 22 | 14 | 0 | 46 | 1 | 22 | 10 | .309 | .279 (+10%) | .342 (-2%) | .399 (+1%) | .742 (-1%) | -169.2 |
| 1936 | PIT | NL | 106 | 414 | 67 | 133 | 13 | 8 | 1 | 31 | 1 | 31 | 5 | .321 | .283 (+13%) | .349 (+5%) | .404 (-1%) | .753 (+2%) | 147.8 |
| 1937 | PIT | NL | 129 | 537 | 80 | 177 | 23 | 4 | 1 | 45 | 3 | 34 | 12 | .330 | .276 (+19%) | .342 (+8%) | .398 (-1%) | .740 (+3%) | 356.3 |
| 1938 | PIT | NL | 147 | 619 | 79 | 194 | 25 | 7 | 5 | 57 | 5 | 28 | 11 | .313 | .272 (+15%) | .341 (avg) | .392 (+2%) | .734 (+1%) | 41.6 |
| 1939 | PIT | NL | 112 | 379 | 49 | 108 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 17 | 13 | .285 | .274 (+4%) | .342 (-6%) | .393 (-13%) | .735 (-10%) | -635.8 |
| 1940 | PIT | NL | 72 | 166 | 30 | 43 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 5 | .259 | .267 (-3%) | .335 (-15%) | .387 (-29%) | .722 (-22%) | -583.3 |
| 1941 | PIT | NL | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1941 | BSN | NL | 19 | 51 | 7 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | .412 | .262 (+57%) | .332 (+30%) | .373 (+16%) | .705 (+23%) | 0.0 |
| 1941 | CIN | NL | 55 | 164 | 17 | 42 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 | .256 | .262 (-2%) | .332 (-13%) | .373 (-22%) | .705 (-17%) | 0.0 |
| 1942 | PHI | NL | 101 | 287 | 23 | 75 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 16 | 6 | .261 | .253 (+3%) | .323 (-7%) | .349 (-12%) | .672 (-10%) | -452.9 |
| 1944 | BRO | NL | 15 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1944 | PIT | NL | 19 | 14 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .357 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1945 | PIT | NL | 23 | 19 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .263 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 21 seasons | 1,993 | 7,772 | 1,201 | 2,459 | 281 | 118 | 27 | 598 | 67 | 420 | 173 | .316 | — | — | — | — | 3,363 | ||
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 (1993 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 991 | 3783 | 629 | 1243 | 13 | 305 | .329 |
| Away | 1002 | 3988 | 571 | 1216 | 14 | 280 | .305 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945-09-16 | PIT | NY1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-09-06 | PIT | BRO | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-09-05 | PIT | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1945-08-28 | PIT | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-08-17 | PIT | NY1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-08-15 | PIT | NY1 | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-08-10 | PIT | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-07-22 | PIT | BSN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-07-08 | PIT | BSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1945-07-07 | PIT | BSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| OF | 1818 | 0 | 4860 | 151 | 87 | 30 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | PIT | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927 | PIT | OF | 150 | 0 | 396 | 9 | 10 | 0 |
| 1928 | PIT | OF | 152 | 0 | 418 | 15 | 9 | 4 |
| 1929 | PIT | OF | 151 | 0 | 450 | 22 | 6 | 6 |
| 1930 | PIT | OF | 65 | 0 | 165 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| 1931 | PIT | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931 | PIT | OF | 153 | 0 | 484 | 20 | 11 | 5 |
| 1932 | PIT | OF | 131 | 0 | 426 | 9 | 6 | 0 |
| 1933 | PIT | OF | 114 | 0 | 267 | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| 1934 | PIT | OF | 139 | 0 | 405 | 8 | 9 | 1 |
| 1935 | PIT | OF | 121 | 0 | 350 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| 1936 | PIT | OF | 92 | 0 | 245 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 1937 | PIT | OF | 123 | 0 | 312 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| 1938 | PIT | OF | 144 | 0 | 341 | 15 | 5 | 5 |
| 1939 | PIT | 3B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1939 | PIT | OF | 92 | 0 | 225 | 9 | 2 | 1 |
| 1940 | PIT | OF | 42 | 0 | 90 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1941 | PIT | OF | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941 | BSN | OF | 15 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1941 | CIN | OF | 44 | 0 | 68 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1942 | PHI | OF | 75 | 0 | 170 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1944 | BRO | OF | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944 | PIT | OF | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945 | PIT | OF | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 2 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 128 |
| Center Field | 1660 |
| Right Field | 33 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1932 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | CF |
| 1928 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | OF |
| 1927 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | LF |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 21th | 5.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1932 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 13th | 6.0 | 80 | 0 |
| 1931 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 15th | 8.0 | 80 | 0 |
| 1929 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 5th | 30.0 | 80 | 0 |
| 1927 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 6th | 25.0 | 80 | 0 |
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Lloyd Waner: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 12, 1927 and the final game on September 16, 1945, Lloyd Waner built the record summarized on this page. Club by club, the record runs the Pittsburgh Pirates (1927 to 1945), the Boston Braves (1941), the Cincinnati Reds (1941), the Philadelphia Phillies (1942), and the Brooklyn Dodgers (1944). Waner, an outfielder by primary position, threw right-handed and batted left-handed. The recorded size is 150 pounds on a 5-foot-9 frame. The birth record reads March 16, 1906, in Harrah, OK, USA. Waner's death is recorded on July 22, 1982, in Oklahoma City, OK, USA. The given name on file is Lloyd James Waner.
Waner's career batting table shows 1,993 games, 7,772 at bats and 2,459 hits, a .316 average, adding 27 homers, 598 RBI, and 67 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .353 and the slugging percentage .393, for an OPS of .747. Over the seasons Waner played, league hitters batted .275; the .316 career figure is 15.2% above that.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lloyd Waner
- What years did Lloyd Waner play?
- Lloyd Waner played in Major League Baseball from 1927 to 1945.
- Was Lloyd Waner a pitcher?
- No. Lloyd Waner was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Lloyd Waner hit?
- Lloyd Waner hit 27 career home runs with 2,459 hits.
- Is Lloyd Waner in the Hall of Fame?
- Yes. Lloyd Waner was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1967.
- What teams did Lloyd Waner play for?
- Lloyd Waner played for 5 teams: the Pittsburgh Pirates (1927–1941, 1944–1945), the Boston Braves (1941), the Cincinnati Reds (1941), the Philadelphia Phillies (1942), and the Brooklyn Dodgers (1944).
- Did Lloyd Waner win an MVP award?
- No. Lloyd Waner did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Lloyd Waner win?
- Lloyd Waner was selected to 1 All-Star Game.
- What were Lloyd Waner's career stats?
- In 1,993 games, Lloyd Waner had 2,459 hits, 27 home runs, 598 RBI, 1,201 runs, and 67 stolen bases, with a .316 batting average.
- What position did Lloyd Waner play?
- Lloyd Waner played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Lloyd Waner and how much did he weigh?
- Lloyd Waner was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 150 pounds.
- How many home runs did Lloyd Waner hit each season?
- Lloyd Waner's home runs by season: 2 in 1927, 5 in 1928, 5 in 1929, 1 in 1930, 4 in 1931, 2 in 1932, 0 in 1933, 1 in 1934, 0 in 1935, 1 in 1936, 1 in 1937, 5 in 1938, 0 in 1939, 0 in 1940, 0 in 1941, 0 in 1942, 0 in 1944, and 0 in 1945. His most in one season was 5, in 1928, 1929, and 1938.
- What was Lloyd Waner's career batting average?
- Lloyd Waner batted .316 over his career, with 2,459 hits in 7,772 at bats.
- How many RBI did Lloyd Waner have?
- Lloyd Waner drove in 598 runs in his career.
- How many All-Star Games did Lloyd Waner make?
- Lloyd Waner was selected to 1 All-Star Game.