Ted Savage
Theodore Ephisian Savage Jr.
Born: February 21, 1936
Venice, IL US
Deceased: January 12, 2023
Primary Position: Outfield
All Position(s) Played: 1B, 2B, 3B
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 185
Career: 1960-1973
Major League Statistics
Ted Savage compiled a career batting average of .299 with 102 home runs and 429 RBI in his 798-game career with the Williamsport Grays, Buffalo Bisons, Columbus Jets, Jacksonville Suns, Tulsa Oilers, Omaha Royals and Jalisco Charros. He began playing during the 1960 season and last took the field during the 1973 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | A | EL | Williamsport Grays | 129 | 529 | 451 | 83 | 128 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 69 | 40 | 67 | 87 | .284 | .373 | .399 | .772 | 180 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 0 | ||
| 1961 | AAA | IL | Buffalo Bisons | 149 | 650 | 547 | 111 | 178 | 29 | 4 | 24 | 65 | 31 | 96 | 115 | .325 | .427 | .525 | .952 | 287 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 4 | ||
| 1964 | AAA | IL | Columbus Jets | 115 | 406 | 353 | 51 | 81 | 13 | 4 | 10 | 44 | 26 | 4 | 47 | 69 | .229 | .319 | .374 | .692 | 132 | 1 | 1 | 4 | ||
| 1965 | AAA | IL | Jacksonville Suns | 87 | 318 | 274 | 41 | 69 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 34 | 34 | 9 | 40 | 47 | .252 | .348 | .412 | .761 | 113 | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
| 1966 | AAA | PCL | Tulsa Oilers | 108 | 443 | 375 | 78 | 119 | 34 | 3 | 18 | 80 | 43 | 5 | 61 | 65 | .317 | .409 | .568 | .977 | 213 | 1 | 0 | 6 | ||
| 1971 | AAA | AA2 | Omaha Royals | 15 | 55 | 40 | 12 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 8 | .325 | .509 | .375 | .884 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1972 | AAA | MEX | Jalisco Charros | 89 | 345 | 261 | 79 | 95 | 16 | 0 | 18 | 65 | 17 | 3 | 75 | 49 | .364 | .493 | .632 | 1.125 | 165 | 0 | 0 | 9 | ||
| 1973 | AAA | MEX | Jalisco Charros | 106 | 412 | 334 | 59 | 105 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 65 | 13 | 3 | 74 | 64 | .314 | .437 | .458 | .895 | 153 | 1 | 0 | 3 | ||
| Totals | 798 | 3158 | 2635 | 514 | 788 | 130 | 17 | 102 | 429 | 205 | 24 | 474 | 504 | .299 | .404 | .477 | .881 | 1258 | 0 | 8 | 11 | 30 | 4 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | A | EL | Williamsport Grays | OF | 127 | 341 | 11 | 15 | 2 | .959 | 2.772 |
| 1961 | AAA | IL | Buffalo Bisons | OF | 147 | 270 | 12 | 12 | 2 | .959 | 1.918 |
| 1964 | AAA | IL | Columbus Jets | OF | 98 | 174 | 14 | 3 | 2 | .984 | 1.918 |
| 1965 | AAA | IL | Jacksonville Suns | OF | 81 | 154 | 3 | 6 | 0 | .963 | 1.938 |
| 1966 | AAA | PCL | Tulsa Oilers | OF | 107 | 229 | 6 | 7 | 1 | .971 | 2.196 |
| 1971 | AAA | AA2 | Omaha Royals | OF | 12 | 31 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .969 | 2.583 |
| 1972 | AAA | MEX | Jalisco Charros | OF | 83 | 127 | 7 | 10 | 5 | .931 | 1.614 |
| 1972 | AAA | MEX | Jalisco Charros | 1B | 6 | 40 | 3 | 2 | 4 | .956 | 7.167 |
| 1973 | AAA | MEX | Jalisco Charros | OF | 75 | 105 | 8 | 2 | 1 | .983 | 1.507 |
| 1973 | AAA | MEX | Jalisco Charros | 1B | 31 | 242 | 8 | 5 | 28 | .980 | 8.065 |
| Totals | 767 | 1713 | 72 | 63 | 45 | .966 | 2.327 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | A | Eastern League | Williamsport Grays | PHI | ||
| 1961 | AAA | International League | Buffalo Bisons | PHI | ||
| 1964 | AAA | International League | Columbus Jets | PIT | ||
| 1965 | AAA | International League | Jacksonville Suns | SLN | ||
| 1966 | AAA | Pacific Coast League | Tulsa Oilers | SLN | ||
| 1971 | AAA | American Association 2 | Omaha Royals | KCA | ||
| 1972 | AAA | Mexican League | Jalisco Charros | |||
| 1973 | AAA | Mexican League | Jalisco Charros |
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