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Athletics Franchise · 1937–1939

Wayne Ambler

Shortstop3 seasons1937–1939

Biography

Wayne Ambler was a Major League Baseball shortstop, born November 8, 1915 in Abington, PA. A right-handed hitter listed at 5' 8" and 165 pounds, Wayne Ambler debuted on June 4, 1937 and last played on September 4, 1939.

Over 271 major-league games, Wayne Ambler batted .224 with 175 hits, 0 home runs, and 73 RBI in 782 at-bats.

Every one of Wayne's Athletics seasons is listed below. Explore more through the franchise history, the rosters by year, and the full player index.

Born
November 8, 1915
Birthplace
Abington, PA
Position
Shortstop
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Height / Weight
5' 8", 165 lb
MLB Debut
June 4, 1937
Final Game
September 4, 1939
Seasons with A's
3

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 271 major-league games, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

GABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOAVGOBPSLGOPS
271782601753920738364.224.298.279.577
YearTeamGABHHRRBIAVG
1937Philadelphia Athletics5616235011.216
1938Philadelphia Athletics12039392038.234
1939Philadelphia Athletics9522748024.211

Season-by-Season

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With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Wayne Ambler appears across the 1937-1939 seasons (Philadelphia Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Wayne Ambler played 271 games with 175 hits and 73 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Wayne Ambler.

Bob JohnsonFrankie HayesWally MosesHal WagnerLou FinneyBuck RossChubby DeanGeorge Caster

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Wayne Ambler play?
Wayne Ambler was a shortstop who batted right-handed and threw right-handed.
When did Wayne Ambler play for the Athletics?
Wayne Ambler appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1937-1939.
Where was Wayne Ambler born?
Wayne Ambler was born on November 8, 1915 in Abington, PA.
What were Wayne Ambler's MLB career stats?
Over 271 MLB games, Wayne Ambler hit .224 with 175 hits, 0 home runs, and 73 RBI.

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