Wayne Ambler
Wayne Harper Ambler
Born: November 8, 1915
Abington, PA US
Deceased: January 3, 1998
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL US
Primary Position: Shortstop
All Position(s) Played: 2B
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 165
Career: 1939-1941
Major League Statistics
Wayne Ambler compiled a career batting average of .237 with 3 home runs and 43 RBI in his 222-game career with the Williamsport Grays, Jersey City Giants and Indianapolis Indians. He began playing during the 1939 season and last took the field during the 1941 campaign.
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Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | AA | IL | Jersey City Giants | 83 | 211 | 211 | 46 | 14 | 0 | 1 | .218 | .218 | .299 | .517 | 63 | |||||||||||
| 1941 | AA | AA2 | Indianapolis Indians | 139 | 598 | 515 | 59 | 126 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 43 | 3 | 63 | 31 | .245 | .327 | .287 | .614 | 148 | 0 | 20 | ||||
| Totals | 222 | 809 | 726 | 59 | 172 | 24 | 3 | 3 | 43 | 3 | 0 | 63 | 31 | .237 | .298 | .291 | .588 | 211 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | AA | IL | Jersey City Giants | 2B | 48 | 95 | 131 | 7 | .970 | 4.708 | |
| 1941 | AA | AA2 | Indianapolis Indians | SS | 139 | 286 | 385 | 31 | 71 | .956 | 4.827 |
| Totals | 187 | 381 | 516 | 38 | 71 | .959 | 4.797 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | A | Eastern League | Williamsport Grays | PHA | ||
| 1940 | AA | International League | Jersey City Giants | NY1 | ||
| 1941 | AA | American Association 2 | Indianapolis Indians | CIN |
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