Wes Blogg

Born: 1855 in Norfolk, VA, USA

Died: 3/10/1897 in Baltimore, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1883-06-20 | Final Game: 1883-07-30

Height: 5'8" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Wesley Collins Blogg

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Biography

Wes Blogg was a professional baseball player born in 1855, whose career spanned a brief period in the early days of Major League Baseball. He played in the league from 1883 until June 20 of the same year, appearing in a total of 9 games. Although his time on the field was limited, Blogg's participation came during a formative era of baseball, characterized by the transition from the amateur game to a more professional approach as the sport began to gain popularity in the United States. During his short career, Blogg recorded 5 hits in 34 at-bats, resulting in a batting average of .147. He did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs, and he did not record any stolen bases. Despite the limited statistical output, Blogg's role as a position player contributed to the early tapestry of the game, playing alongside contemporaries who would help shape baseball's evolution. His brief stint in the league reflects the challenges faced by many early players as they navigated a developing sport that was still defining its identity and structure.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
9	34	0	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.147	0.147	0.147	0.294	0.0

Career AVG .147 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 42.8% below league average.

Career OBP .147 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — 48.6% below league average.

Career SLG .147 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 57.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.294 vs. league average 0.631 across their career seasons — 53.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1883	PT1	AA	9	34	0	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.147	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	6	0	31	6	5	0
OF	3	0	5	0	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1883	PT1	C	6	0	31	6	5	0
1883	PT1	OF	3	0	5	0	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	6
Right Field	3