Don Wengert, baseball player, 1995-2001

Don Wengert

Born: 11/6/1969 in Sioux City, IA, USA

MLB Debut: 1995-04-30 | Final Game: 2001-05-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Donald Paul Wengert

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Biography

Don Wengert was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1969, who played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 2001. Wengert made his debut during a transitional phase in baseball marked by the emergence of power hitters and an evolving approach to pitching strategies. Over the course of his career, he played for several teams, demonstrating resilience and adaptability on the mound despite facing challenges in achieving a winning record. Throughout his career, Wengert finished with a record of 14-32 and an earned run average (ERA) of 6.01, reflecting the ups and downs typical of many pitchers navigating the high-pressure environment of the major leagues. He recorded a total of 226 strikeouts and notched 3 saves, showcasing his ability to miss bats and contribute in high-leverage situations. Wengert's journey through the league encapsulated the struggles and perseverance often found in the careers of pitchers, making him a notable figure within the context of late-1990s baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
14 32 160 48 2 1 3 438.7 569 293 73 157 226 6.01 0

Career ERA 6.01 vs. league average 4.54 across their career seasons — 32.3% 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
1995 OAK AL 1 1 19 0 0 0 0 29.7 30 11 12 16 3.34 4.45 (+25%) -151.3
1996 OAK AL 7 11 36 25 1 1 0 161.3 200 100 60 75 5.58 4.61 (-21%) -4979.6
1997 OAK AL 5 11 49 12 1 0 2 134.0 177 90 41 68 6.04 4.39 (-38%) -2888.7
1998 SDP NL 0 0 10 0 0 0 1 13.7 21 9 5 5 5.93 4.43 (-34%) -
1998 CHC NL 1 5 21 6 0 0 0 49.7 55 28 23 41 5.07 4.43 (-14%) -
1999 KCR AL 0 1 11 1 0 0 0 24.3 41 25 5 10 9.25 4.71 (-96%) -
2000 ATL NL 0 1 10 0 0 0 0 10.0 12 8 5 7 7.20 4.77 (-51%) -266.7
2001 PIT NL 0 2 4 4 0 0 0 16.0 33 22 6 4 12.38 4.42 (-180%) -353.8

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
162 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 0.000 0.095 0.000 0.095 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .095 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 71.9% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.095 vs. league average 0.765 across their career seasons — 87.6% 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
1995 OAK AL 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1996 OAK AL 36 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1997 OAK AL 49 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1998 SDP NL 10 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1998 CHC NL 23 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1999 KCR AL 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2000 ATL NL 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2001 PIT NL 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 160 48 37 40 1 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1995 OAK P 19 0 3 1 0 0
1996 OAK P 36 25 19 8 0 0
1997 OAK P 49 12 13 16 1 2
1998 SDN P 10 0 0 1 0 0
1998 CHN P 21 6 2 6 0 1
1999 KCA P 11 1 0 3 0 0
2000 ATL P 10 0 0 1 0 0
2001 PIT P 4 4 0 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 160

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1999 KCA AL $260,000
1998 SDN NL $240,000
1997 OAK AL $172,500
1996 OAK AL $117,000
1995 OAK AL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $898,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Iowa State University Ames IA 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992