Gary Wagner, baseball player, 1965-1970

Gary Wagner

Born: 6/28/1940 in Bridgeport, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1965-04-18 | Final Game: 1970-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Gary Edward Wagner

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Biography

Gary Wagner was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1965 to 1970. Born in 1940, Wagner made his mark in a competitive era of Major League Baseball characterized by a mix of emerging talents and established stars. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 15 wins and 19 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.7. His ability to miss bats was evident as he recorded a total of 174 strikeouts, and he also contributed to his teams with 22 saves, showcasing his versatility as both a starter and a reliever. Wagner's playing style was defined by his competitive spirit and command on the mound, characteristics that allowed him to navigate the challenges posed by hitters of his time. Although he may not have achieved the same level of recognition as some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for during the late 1960s were significant. His career, while not lengthy, reflected the evolving landscape of baseball during a period that saw the game transition into a more offense-oriented phase, paving the way for future generations of pitchers.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
15 19 162 4 0 0 22 267.3 250 110 14 126 174 3.70 0

Career ERA 3.70 vs. league average 3.48 across their career seasons — 6.3% 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
1965 PHI NL 7 7 59 0 0 0 7 105.0 87 35 49 91 3.00 3.50 (+14%) 1381.0
1966 PHI NL 0 1 5 1 0 0 0 6.3 8 6 5 2 8.53 — 0.0
1967 PHI NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2.0 1 0 0 1 0.00 — 0.0
1968 PHI NL 4 4 44 0 0 0 8 78.0 69 26 31 43 3.00 2.98 (-1%) 623.9
1969 PHI NL 0 3 9 2 0 0 0 19.3 31 17 7 8 7.91 3.61 (-119%) -568.5
1969 BOS AL 1 3 6 1 0 0 0 16.3 18 11 15 9 6.06 3.61 (-68%) -550.9
1970 BOS AL 3 1 38 0 0 0 7 40.3 36 15 19 20 3.35 3.89 (+14%) -294.6

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
162 37 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 26 0.081 0.081 0.108 0.189 0.0

Career AVG .081 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 67.1% below league average.

Career OBP .081 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — 74.1% below league average.

Career SLG .108 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 70.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.189 vs. league average 0.680 across their career seasons — 72.2% 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
1965 PHI NL 59 13 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 9 0.077 — — — — 0.0
1966 PHI NL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1967 PHI NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1968 PHI NL 44 12 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0.083 — — — — 0.0
1969 PHI NL 9 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1969 BOS AL 6 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1970 BOS AL 38 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.167 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 162 4 25 45 8 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1965 PHI P 59 0 9 21 2 1
1966 PHI P 5 1 0 0 0 0
1967 PHI P 1 0 0 1 0 0
1968 PHI P 44 0 11 15 2 1
1969 PHI P 9 2 0 2 3 0
1969 BOS P 6 1 0 3 0 0
1970 BOS P 38 0 5 3 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 162

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Eastern Illinois University Charleston IL 1960, 1961