Ben Wade

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Benjamin Styron (Ben) Wade (November 26, 1922 - December 2, 2002) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Chicago Cubs (1948), Brooklyn Dodgers (1952-1954[start]), St. Louis Cardinals (1954[end]) and Pittsburgh Pirates (1955). Wade batted and threw right handed. He was born in Morehead City, North Carolina. His older brother, Jake, was also a major league pitcher.

In a five-season career, Wade posted a 19-17 record with 235 strikeouts and a 4.34 ERA in 371-1/3 innings pitched.

Wade died in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 80.

The book Carl Erskine's Tales from the Dodgers Dugout: Extra Innings (2004) includes short stories from former Dodger pitcher Carl Erskine. Wade is prominent in many of these stories.

[edit] Best Season

• 1952: Posted career-highs in wins (11), ERA (3.60), games pitched (37), starts (24), complete games (5), strikeouts (118) and innings (180.0).

[edit] Post-Season Appearance

• 1953 World Series

[edit] External links

• Baseball Library
• Baseball Reference