Wes Obermueller, baseball player, 2002-2007

Wes Obermueller

Born: 12/22/1976 in Cedar Rapids, IA, USA

MLB Debut: 2002-09-20 | Final Game: 2007-07-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Wesley Mitchell Obermueller

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Biography

Wes Obermueller was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2002 to 2007. Born in 1976, he made a name for himself in Major League Baseball during a period characterized by high offensive production and evolving pitching strategies. Obermueller played primarily for the Milwaukee Brewers and the Kansas City Royals, contributing to his teams with his unique pitching style and competitive spirit. Over the course of his career, Obermueller compiled a record of 11 wins and 22 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.82. He recorded a total of 166 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats and challenge hitters. Despite not recording any saves, he played a pivotal role in the bullpen during his tenure, often stepping into pressure situations. Obermueller's journey through the major leagues reflected the challenges many pitchers faced in an era increasingly dominated by powerful offenses, and his dedication to the game left a lasting impact on the teams he represented.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
11 22 80 48 1 1 0 315.3 379 204 42 141 166 5.82 0

Career ERA 5.82 vs. league average 4.38 across their career seasons — 32.9% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2002 KCR AL 0 2 2 2 0 0 0 7.7 14 10 2 5 11.74 — -
2003 MIL NL 2 5 12 11 0 0 0 65.7 81 37 25 34 5.07 4.40 (-15%) -1650.9
2004 MIL NL 6 8 25 20 1 1 0 118.0 138 76 42 59 5.80 4.46 (-30%) -1151.9
2005 MIL NL 1 4 23 8 0 0 0 65.0 74 38 36 33 5.26 4.29 (-23%) -1656.6
2007 MIA NL 2 3 18 7 0 0 0 59.0 72 43 36 35 6.56 4.47 (-47%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
83 93 5 22 5 1 0 6 0 1 26 0.237 0.245 0.312 0.557 0.0

Career AVG .237 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 10.7% below league average.

Career OBP .245 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 26.5% below league average.

Career SLG .312 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 26.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.557 vs. league average 0.755 across their career seasons — 26.3% 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
2002 KCR AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2003 MIL NL 12 23 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 6 0.130 — — — — 0.0
2004 MIL NL 26 39 2 15 3 0 0 5 0 1 14 0.385 — — — — 0.0
2005 MIL NL 24 15 1 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 0.200 — — — — 0.0
2007 MIA NL 19 16 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.062 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 80 48 36 41 1 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2002 KCA P 2 2 0 0 0 0
2003 MIL P 12 11 13 12 0 1
2004 MIL P 25 20 11 12 0 0
2005 MIL P 23 8 4 10 1 0
2007 FLO P 18 7 8 7 0 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 80

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2005 MIL NL $342,000
2004 MIL NL $314,000
Total Career Earnings $656,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Kirkwood Community College Cedar Rapids IA 1996, 1997
University of Iowa Iowa City IA 1998, 1999