Gary Wayne
Born: 11/30/1962 in Dearborn, MI, USA
MLB Debut: 1989-04-07 | Final Game: 1994-06-03
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Gary Anthony Wayne
Biography
Gary Wayne, born in 1962, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 1994. He made his debut on April 7, 1989, and concluded his career on June 3, 1994. Over the span of his career, Wayne compiled a record of 14 wins and 14 losses, with a notable earned run average (ERA) of 3.93. He struck out a total of 164 batters and recorded 4 saves, showcasing his ability to contribute both as a starter and a relief pitcher.
Wayne's playing style was characterized by his versatility on the mound, adapting to various roles as needed by his teams. Competing during a period that saw the rise of power hitters and an increasing emphasis on offensive production in the early 1990s, Wayne's performance stood out for its consistency and effectiveness. His contributions to the game, though perhaps not as heralded as some of his contemporaries, reflected the evolving landscape of baseball during his era, where pitchers had to navigate the challenges posed by a league focused on offensive prowess.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 14 | 231 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 249.7 | 237 | 109 | 22 | 104 | 164 | 3.93 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | MIN | AL | 3 | 4 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 71.0 | 55 | 26 | 36 | 41 | 3.30 | -348.2 |
| 1990 | MIN | AL | 1 | 1 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 38.7 | 38 | 18 | 13 | 28 | 4.19 | -259.2 |
| 1991 | MIN | AL | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12.3 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 5.11 | -24.6 |
| 1992 | MIN | AL | 3 | 3 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48.0 | 46 | 14 | 19 | 29 | 2.62 | 307.8 |
| 1993 | COL | NL | 5 | 3 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 62.3 | 68 | 35 | 26 | 49 | 5.05 | -305.3 |
| 1994 | LAD | NL | 1 | 3 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.3 | 19 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 4.67 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 231 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.500 | 0.500 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | MIN | AL | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | MIN | AL | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | MIN | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | MIN | AL | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | COL | NL | 65 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | LAD | NL | 19 | 1 | 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 | 231 | 0 | 6 | 41 | 2 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | MIN | P | 60 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| 1990 | MIN | P | 38 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991 | MIN | P | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | MIN | P | 41 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | COL | P | 65 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | LAN | P | 19 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 231 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | LAN | NL | $350,000 |
| 1993 | COL | NL | $325,000 |
| 1992 | MIN | AL | $155,000 |
| 1990 | MIN | AL | $115,000 |
| 1989 | MIN | AL | $68,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,013,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor | MI | 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984 |