Ted Wingfield
Born: 8/7/1899 in Bedford, VA, USA
Died: 7/18/1975 in Johnson City, TN, USA
MLB Debut: 1923-09-23 | Final Game: 1927-08-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 168 lbs
Full name: Frederick Davis Wingfield
Biography
Ted Wingfield, born in 1899, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1923 to 1927. Making his debut in the early 1920s, Wingfield played during an era that was marked by the transition from the deadball style to a more offense-driven game. Throughout his career, he showcased his skills on the mound, finishing with a record of 24 wins and 44 losses. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 4.18, reflecting the challenges pitchers faced during a time when hitters were beginning to dominate.
Wingfield's pitching style was characterized by a blend of control and resilience, accumulating a total of 68 strikeouts and earning 5 saves over his career. While he may not have achieved the prominence of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for during the late 1920s were significant in the context of the evolving game. After retiring in 1927, Wingfield left behind a legacy that resonates with the history of early 20th-century baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 44 | 113 | 57 | 31 | 3 | 5 | 553.3 | 624 | 257 | 24 | 181 | 68 | 4.18 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | WSN | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | - |
| 1924 | BOS | AL | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 25.7 | 23 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 2.45 | 247.2 |
| 1924 | WSN | AL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2.57 | - |
| 1925 | BOS | AL | 12 | 19 | 41 | 26 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 254.3 | 267 | 112 | 92 | 30 | 3.96 | -1922.7 |
| 1926 | BOS | AL | 11 | 16 | 43 | 20 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 190.7 | 220 | 94 | 50 | 30 | 4.44 | -1226.3 |
| 1927 | BOS | AL | 1 | 7 | 20 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 74.7 | 105 | 42 | 27 | 1 | 5.06 | -1002.9 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 115 | 192 | 18 | 45 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 0.234 | 0.250 | 0.302 | 0.552 | -824.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | WSN | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1924 | BOS | AL | 4 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1924 | WSN | AL | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1925 | BOS | AL | 41 | 94 | 9 | 23 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.245 | -411.4 |
| 1926 | BOS | AL | 43 | 69 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.217 | -412.6 |
| 1927 | BOS | AL | 22 | 18 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 113 | 0 | 42 | 187 | 7 | 12 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | WS1 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924 | BOS | P | 4 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 1924 | WS1 | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925 | BOS | P | 41 | 0 | 19 | 94 | 2 | 6 |
| 1926 | BOS | P | 43 | 0 | 13 | 56 | 2 | 3 |
| 1927 | BOS | P | 20 | 0 | 6 | 30 | 1 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 113 |