B. J. Waszgis, baseball player, 2000-2000

B. J. Waszgis

Born: 8/24/1970 in Omaha, NE, USA

MLB Debut: 2000-07-29 | Final Game: 2000-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Robert Michael Waszgis

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Biography

B. J. Waszgis, born in 1970, was a professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues from July 29, 2000, to October 1, 2000. During his brief career, Waszgis appeared in 24 games, primarily serving as a position player. His time in the majors was marked by a batting average of .222, where he recorded 10 hits, 4 runs batted in, and did not hit any home runs. Additionally, he did not register any stolen bases, reflecting his role as a contact hitter rather than a speedster on the basepaths. Waszgis's career unfolded in an era characterized by increased offensive output and the emergence of powerful hitters, but he carved out a niche for himself with his ability to contribute in limited opportunities. While his major league tenure was short, his participation in the sport during this dynamic period contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history. After his retirement, Waszgis remained a part of the baseball community, remembered for his resilience and commitment to the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
24 45 6 10 1 0 0 4 0 4 10 0.222 0.294 0.244 0.539 -246.7

Career AVG .222 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — 17.8% below league average.

Career OBP .294 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 14.7% below league average.

Career SLG .244 vs. league average .437 across their career seasons — 44.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.539 vs. league average 0.782 across their career seasons — 31.1% 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
2000 TEX AL 24 45 6 10 1 0 0 4 0 4 10 0.222 — — — — -246.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 3 0 4 0 0 1
C 23 12 66 2 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2000 TEX 1B 3 0 4 0 0 1
2000 TEX C 23 12 66 2 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 23
First Base 3

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Fort Scott Community College Fort Scott KS 1989, 1990
McNeese State University Lake Charles LA 1991