Wayne McLeland
| Wayne McLeland | |
|---|---|
Houston, Texas | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 20, 1951, for the Detroit Tigers | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| May 10, 1952, for the Detroit Tigers | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 0–1 |
| Earned run average | 8.56 |
| Innings pitched | 13+2⁄3 |
| Teams | |
Wayne Gaffney McLeland (August 29, 1924 – May 9, 2004) was an American professional baseball player, a right-handed pitcher whose 11-year (1942; 1946–1955) pro career included ten games played in Major League Baseball for the 1951–1952 Detroit Tigers. Born in Stockport, Iowa, and nicknamed "Nubbin", he stood 6 feet (1.8 m) tall and weighed 180 pounds (82 kg). McLeland was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during World War II.
Originally signed by the
drove in three runs with a home run and a double, to do most of the damage against McLeland that day.[3]
During his brief Major League service, McLeland allowed 24
Houston, Texas, after his baseball career ended and spent 35 years working for the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company.[1]
References
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference