Jack Wentz

Born: 3/4/1863 in Louisville, KY, USA

Died: 9/14/1907 in Louisville, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 1891-04-15 | Final Game: 1891-04-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: John George Wentz

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Biography

Jack Wentz, born in 1863, was a professional baseball player whose career was brief yet notable for its singularity. He played as a position player in the Major Leagues for just one game on April 15, 1891. During this solitary appearance, Wentz made his mark by recording one hit, achieving a batting average of 0.25. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in runs, his performance remains a part of baseball history as a representation of the early days of the sport, when players often faced the challenges of transitioning from amateur to professional play. Wentz’s time in the league coincided with a period of significant evolution in baseball, where the game was beginning to establish its identity and rules after the deadball era. While his career statistics may not reflect extensive contributions, Wentz's brief foray into Major League Baseball is a reminder of the many players who contributed to the foundation of the sport in its formative years. His legacy, although modest, is part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting the diverse paths players have taken to reach the big leagues.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.250	0.250	0.250	0.500	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 24.6% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 27.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.675 across their career seasons — 25.9% 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
1891	LS2	AA	1	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	1	0	2	2	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1891	LS2	2B	1	0	2	2	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	1