Wes Stock

Born: 4/10/1934 in Longview, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1959-04-19 | Final Game: 1967-05-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 188 lbs

Full name: Wesley Gay Stock

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Biography

Wes Stock was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1959 to 1967. Born in 1934, Stock established himself as a reliable arm in the bullpen during an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded approach of the 1960s. He finished his career with a record of 27-13, an earned run average (ERA) of 3.6, and tallied 365 strikeouts across his time in the league. Known for his effective pitching style, Stock was particularly adept at closing out games, as evidenced by his 22 saves. Throughout his career, Stock contributed to the teams he played for with a combination of skill and durability, becoming a valuable player in high-pressure situations. His performance on the mound not only showcased his abilities but also reflected the evolving nature of pitching in the 1960s, when teams began to rely more heavily on specialized relief pitchers. After retiring from baseball, Stock left behind a legacy as a solid performer who played an important role in his teams' successes during a transformative period in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
27	13	321	3	0	0	22	517.3	434	207	60	215	365	3.60	0

Career ERA 3.60 vs. league average 3.66 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1959	BAL	AL	0	0	7	0	1	12.7	16	5	2	8	3.55	3.90 (+9%)	356.9
1960	BAL	AL	2	2	17	0	2	34.3	26	11	14	23	2.88	3.82 (+24%)	486.0
1961	BAL	AL	5	0	35	1	3	71.7	58	24	27	47	3.01	4.03 (+25%)	1828.8
1962	BAL	AL	3	2	53	0	3	65.0	50	32	36	34	4.43	3.96 (-12%)	-1191.3
1963	BAL	AL	7	0	47	0	1	75.3	69	33	31	55	3.94	3.46 (-14%)	-1324.7
1964	BAL	AL	2	0	14	0	0	20.7	17	9	8	14	3.92	3.58 (-9%)	-1025.3
1964	KC1	AL	6	3	50	0	5	93.0	69	20	34	101	1.94	3.58 (+46%)	1241.5
1965	KC1	AL	0	4	62	2	4	99.7	96	58	40	52	5.24	3.50 (-50%)	-4188.3
1966	KC1	AL	2	2	35	0	3	44.0	30	13	21	31	2.66	3.52 (+24%)	-163.9
1967	KC1	AL	0	0	1	0	0	1.0	3	2	2	0	18.00	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
321	59	2	3	0	0	0	2	0	3	37	0.051	0.097	0.051	0.148	0.0

Career AVG .051 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 79.7% below league average.

Career OBP .097 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 69.4% below league average.

Career SLG .051 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — 86.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.148 vs. league average 0.696 across their career seasons — 78.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1959	BAL	AL	7	2	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—
1960	BAL	AL	17	6	0	0	0	0	4	0.000	—	—	—	—
1961	BAL	AL	35	11	0	0	0	1	10	0.000	—	—	—	—
1962	BAL	AL	53	3	1	0	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—
1963	BAL	AL	47	10	0	0	0	0	8	0.000	—	—	—	—
1964	BAL	AL	14	4	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—
1964	KC1	AL	50	15	1	3	2	1	7	0.200	—	—	—	—
1965	KC1	AL	62	6	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—
1966	KC1	AL	35	2	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—
1967	KC1	AL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	321	3	34	111	3	8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1959	BAL	P	7	0	0	2	1	0
1960	BAL	P	17	0	1	8	0	1
1961	BAL	P	35	1	5	22	0	1
1962	BAL	P	53	0	4	23	0	4
1963	BAL	P	47	0	6	13	1	1
1964	BAL	P	14	0	1	5	0	0
1964	KC1	P	50	0	7	7	0	0
1965	KC1	P	62	2	9	25	1	0
1966	KC1	P	35	0	1	5	0	1
1967	KC1	P	1	0	0	1	0	0