Lave Winham
Born: 10/23/1881 in Brooklyn, NY, USA
Died: 9/12/1951 in Brooklyn, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1902-04-21 | Final Game: 1903-09-21
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Lafayette Sharkey Winham
Biography
Lave Winham was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 1900s, marking his career from 1902 to 1903. Born in 1881, Winham made a significant impact in a relatively brief span of time in the major leagues. He played during a transitional period in baseball, characterized by the tail end of the deadball era, which emphasized pitching prowess and strategic gameplay. Winham's career record stood at 3-1, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound, complemented by an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.08.
Throughout his career, Winham accumulated a total of 23 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to overpower hitters and contribute to his team's defensive efforts. Despite finishing his career without any recorded saves, his performance during his time in the league solidified his reputation as a competent pitcher in an era dominated by strong pitching performances. Though his time in Major League Baseball was short-lived, Lave Winham's contributions to the game remain a part of baseball's rich tapestry during its formative years.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 39.0 | 37 | 9 | 0 | 23 | 23 | 2.08 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | BRO | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 1903 | PIT | NL | 3 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 36.0 | 33 | 9 | 21 | 22 | 2.25 | -153.3 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.062 | 0.062 | 0.062 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | BRO | NL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1903 | PIT | NL | 5 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.071 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 6 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | BRO | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903 | PIT | P | 5 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 6 |