Terrell Wade
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Hawatha Terrell Wade was a pitcher
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 in Major League Baseball
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.

Wade was signed by the Atlanta Braves originally as a free agent in 1991. Wade earned a World Series ring by pitching in three games in 1995, a total of four innings. His best season as a major leaguer was 1996 in which he pitched in 44 games, going 5-0 with an ERA of 2.97.

He was selected by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays during the expansion franchise draft
1997 MLB Expansion Draft
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 following the 1997 season. (November 18, 1997; 60th overall) He pitched a total of 10.2 innings with the Devil Rays posting a 5.06 ERA and 2-2 record.

He spent all of 1998 with the Triple A Durham Bulls
Durham Bulls
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 going 1-7 with a 9.49 ERA in 34 games. The following season he was signed by the Cincinnati Reds
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 but spent all season in the minors.

Wade played in the independent leagues from 2003-2004 before retiring. He also has a son that is currently living in Rembert as well.

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