Jake Wade
Nickname(s): Whistlin' Jake
Born: 1912

  • Brother of Ben Wade
    [Courtesy Arnie Braunstein]
  • LHP 1936-39, 42-44, 46 Tigers , Red Sox, Browns, White Sox, Yankees, Senators

    Jake Wade's Teammates

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    Career 66827-405.00

    Books and articles about Jake Wade

    Wade was plagued by poor control, walking 440 batters in 668 ML innings. After his release by the Tigers in 1939, he bounced around the AL, never winning more than five games in any one season. His younger brother Ben pitched in the NL in the 1950s. (FS)