Eric Wedge, baseball player, 1991-1994

Eric Wedge

Born: 1/27/1968 in Fort Wayne, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1991-10-05 | Final Game: 1994-07-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Eric Michael Wedge

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Biography

Eric Wedge, born in 1968, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball primarily as a position player from 1991 to 1994. He played a total of 39 games during his career, contributing 20 hits, including five home runs, and driving in 12 runs. Wedge finished his playing tenure with a batting average of .233, showcasing moments of power and potential during his time on the field, although he did not record any stolen bases. Wedge's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the increasing emphasis on power hitting and offensive production. Despite a brief playing career, his contributions were notable in the context of a league evolving toward a more offensive-minded approach. After retiring as a player, Wedge transitioned into coaching and managerial roles, where he continued to influence the game, particularly as a manager in the minor leagues and in the MLB. His journey through the ranks exemplifies the pathways many players take after their on-field careers, leaving a lasting impact on the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
39 86 13 20 2 0 5 12 0 14 25 0.233 0.340 0.430 0.770 300.4

Career AVG .233 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 11.0% below league average.

Career OBP .340 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .430 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — +8.7% above league average.

Career OPS 0.770 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — +6.3% above 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
1991 BOS AL 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
1992 BOS AL 27 68 11 17 2 0 5 11 0 13 18 0.250 .255 (-2%) .322 (+15%) .377 (+33%) .699 (+24%) 300.4
1993 COL NL 9 11 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 0.182 — — — — 0.0
1994 BOS AL 2 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 6 5 25 3 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1992 BOS C 5 4 19 2 0 1
1993 COL C 1 1 6 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 6
Designated Hitter 23

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1993 COL NL $120,000
Total Career Earnings $120,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Wichita State University Wichita KS 1987, 1988, 1989