Joey Wentz, baseball player, 2022

Joey Wentz

Active Player

Born: 10/6/1997 in Lawrence, KS, USA

MLB Debut: 2022-05-11

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Joseph Barrett Wentz

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Biography

Joey Wentz, born in 1997, is an active pitcher in Major League Baseball, making his debut on May 11, 2022. Known for his strong left-handed arm, Wentz showcases a blend of velocity and finesse on the mound, allowing him to navigate through challenging lineups. Over the course of his career, he has amassed a record of 6-17 with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.56, demonstrating both the potential and the challenges that come with being a young pitcher in today's competitive landscape. Wentz has recorded 198 strikeouts, highlighting his ability to miss bats and contribute significantly to his team's pitching depth. Additionally, he has secured 1 save, illustrating his versatility as a reliever when called upon. As he continues to develop in the league, Wentz represents a new generation of pitchers who rely on a combination of traditional skills and modern analytics, aiming to make a lasting impact in an era that values both power and precision on the mound.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
11 24 117 39 0 0 1 303.7 330 188 46 136 290 5.57 0

Career ERA 5.57 vs. league average 4.13 across their career seasons — 34.9% 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
2022 DET AL 2 2 7 7 0 0 0 32.7 23 11 13 27 3.03 3.97 (+24%) 351.3
2023 DET AL 3 13 25 19 0 0 0 105.7 131 81 47 98 6.90 4.33 (-59%) -3990.7
2024 DET AL 0 2 38 0 0 0 1 55.3 60 33 27 60 5.37 4.08 (-32%) -595.6
2024 PIT NL 1 0 8 0 0 0 0 12.0 6 2 6 13 1.50 4.08 (+63%) 399.5
2025 PIT NL 2 1 19 0 0 0 0 26.0 25 12 11 22 4.15 4.14 (avg) 216.3
2025 MIN AL 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 8.0 17 14 9 6 15.75 — 0.0
2025 ATL NL 3 6 14 13 0 0 0 64.0 68 35 23 64 4.92 4.14 (-19%) 1177.7

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
117 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 0.0

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
2022 DET AL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2023 DET AL 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2024 DET AL 38 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2024 PIT NL 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2025 PIT NL 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2025 MIN AL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2025 ATL NL 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 117 39 13 23 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2022 DET P 7 7 1 5 0 0
2023 DET P 25 19 3 6 0 0
2024 DET P 38 0 3 3 1 0
2024 PIT P 8 0 0 2 0 0
2025 PIT P 19 0 0 2 0 0
2025 MIN P 6 0 2 0 0 0
2025 ATL P 14 13 4 5 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 117