Dave Wehrmeister

Born: 11/9/1952 in Berwyn, IL, USA

Died: 12/6/2023 in Walnut Creek, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1976-04-16 | Final Game: 1985-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: David Thomas Wehrmeister

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Biography

Dave Wehrmeister, born in 1952, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1976 to 1985. Known for his versatility on the mound, Wehrmeister played during a dynamic era in baseball marked by offensive surges and evolving pitching strategies. He made his Major League debut in the late 1970s, a time when teams began to increasingly rely on bullpen specialists and strategic matchups. Throughout his career, Wehrmeister recorded a win-loss record of 4-9 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 5.65 over his time in the league. He struck out 96 batters and secured 2 saves, showcasing his ability to contribute both as a starter and a reliever. While his statistics may not place him among the most celebrated pitchers of his time, Wehrmeister's presence in the game during a pivotal period reflects the challenges and changes that pitchers faced in adapting to a more competitive landscape. His journey through the majors remains a testament to the perseverance and dedication required to succeed at the highest level of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
4	9	76	10	0	0	2	157.7	175	99	14	84	96	5.65	0

Career ERA 5.65 vs. league average 3.76 across their career seasons — 50.3% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1976	SDP	NL	0	4	7	4	0	19.3	27	16	11	10	7.45	3.51 (-112%)	-
1977	SDP	NL	1	3	30	6	0	69.7	81	47	44	32	6.07	4.00 (-52%)	-
1978	SDP	NL	1	0	4	0	0	7.3	8	5	5	2	6.14	—	-
1981	NYY	AL	0	0	5	0	0	7.0	6	4	7	7	5.14	—	-
1984	PHI	NL	0	0	7	0	0	15.0	18	12	7	13	7.20	3.81 (-89%)	116.4
1985	CHW	AL	2	2	23	0	2	39.3	35	15	10	32	3.43	3.89 (+12%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
76	20	2	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	8	0.100	0.100	0.150	0.250	0.0

Career AVG .100 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 61.3% below league average.

Career OBP .100 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 69.1% below league average.

Career SLG .150 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — 60.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.250 vs. league average 0.705 across their career seasons — 64.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1976	SDP	NL	7	6	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
1977	SDP	NL	30	12	2	2	1	6	0.167	—	—	—	—
1978	SDP	NL	4	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1981	NYY	AL	5	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1984	PHI	NL	7	2	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
1985	CHW	AL	23	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—