Doug Waechter, baseball player, 2003-2009

Doug Waechter

Born: 1/28/1981 in St. Petersburg, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2003-08-27 | Final Game: 2009-08-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Douglas Michael Waechter

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Biography

Doug Waechter, born in 1981, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2003 to 2009. Known for his competitive spirit on the mound, Waechter played in a total of 115 games in Major League Baseball, establishing himself as a reliable option during his tenure with teams including the Tampa Bay Devil Rays and the Kansas City Royals. He finished his career with a record of 18 wins and 27 losses, alongside an earned run average (ERA) of 5.34. Waechter's ability to strike out batters was evident in his total of 226 strikeouts, showcasing his potential as a strikeout pitcher despite the challenges he faced throughout his career. Waechter's playing style reflected the transitional period in baseball during the early 2000s, which was marked by evolving pitching techniques and an increasing emphasis on analytics. While he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, his contributions to his teams were significant, especially in a league that was beginning to see shifts in offensive production and pitching strategy. With a career that spanned several seasons, Waechter remains a notable figure in the history of pitching for the teams he represented, leaving behind a legacy that reflects the perseverance and determination characteristic of the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
18 27 113 54 1 1 0 384.3 427 228 68 129 226 5.34 0

Career ERA 5.34 vs. league average 4.39 across their career seasons — 21.7% 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
2003 TBR AL 3 2 6 5 1 1 0 35.3 29 13 15 29 3.31 4.40 (+25%) -
2004 TBR AL 5 7 14 14 0 0 0 70.3 68 47 33 36 6.01 4.46 (-35%) -
2005 TBR AL 5 12 29 25 0 0 0 157.0 191 98 38 87 5.62 4.29 (-31%) -
2006 TBR AL 1 4 11 10 0 0 0 53.0 67 39 19 25 6.62 4.53 (-46%) -
2008 MIA NL 4 2 48 0 0 0 0 63.3 63 26 21 46 3.69 4.32 (+15%) -
2009 KCR AL 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 5.3 9 5 3 3 8.44 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
113 8 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.125 0.125 0.125 0.250 0.0

Career AVG .125 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 52.8% below league average.

Career OBP .125 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 62.5% below league average.

Career SLG .125 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 70.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.250 vs. league average 0.756 across their career seasons — 66.9% 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
2003 TBR AL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2004 TBR AL 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2005 TBR AL 29 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2006 TBR AL 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2008 MIA NL 48 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.167 — — — — 0.0
2009 KCR AL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 113 54 20 19 6 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2003 TBA P 6 5 2 1 0 0
2004 TBA P 14 14 5 5 1 0
2005 TBA P 29 25 11 8 3 1
2006 TBA P 11 10 0 4 1 0
2008 FLO P 48 0 2 1 1 0
2009 KCA P 5 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 113

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2009 KCA AL $640,000
2006 TBA AL $355,900
Total Career Earnings $995,900