Julie Wera

Born: 2/9/1902 in Winona, MN, USA

Died: 12/12/1975 in Rochester, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 1927-04-14 | Final Game: 1929-10-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 164 lbs

Full name: Julian Valentine Wera

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Biography

Julie Wera was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the American League during the late 1920s. Born in 1902, Wera's career spanned from 1927 to April 14, 1929, during a transitional period in baseball marked by the rise of larger-than-life personalities and the gradual shift towards more powerful hitting. He was primarily known for his role as a position player, showcasing versatility and a keen eye at the plate. Throughout his career, Wera played in 43 games, where he accumulated 15 hits, including one home run. He demonstrated his ability to drive in runs with a total of 10 RBIs and finished his career with a respectable batting average of .278. Despite not being known for his speed, as indicated by his zero stolen bases, Wera's contributions to his teams were significant in an era that valued both batting prowess and defensive reliability. His time in the league, although brief, reflects the competitive spirit of the late 1920s baseball landscape and his role in it as a dedicated player.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
43	54	8	15	3	0	1	10	0	2	6	0.278	0.316	0.389	0.705	0.0

Career AVG .278 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .316 vs. league average .349 across their career seasons — 9.5% below league average.

Career SLG .389 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.705 vs. league average 0.753 across their career seasons — 6.4% 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
1927	NYY	AL	38	42	7	10	3	0	1	8	0	1	5	0.238	—	—	—	—	0.0
1929	NYY	AL	5	12	1	5	0	0	0	2	0	1	1	0.417	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	23	0	17	20	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1927	NYA	3B	19	0	17	15	0	0
1929	NYA	3B	4	0	0	5	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Third Base	22