Perry Werden, baseball player, 1884-1897

Perry Werden

Born: 7/21/1861 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 1/9/1934 in Minneapolis, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-04-24 | Final Game: 1897-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Perry Wherritt Werden

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Biography

Perry Werden, born in 1861, was a prominent pitcher in the late 19th century, showcasing his talents in Major League Baseball from 1884 until 1897. Known for his exceptional skill on the mound, Werden finished his career with a remarkable record of 12-1 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 1.97. His mastery of pitching allowed him to accumulate 51 strikeouts over the course of his career, underscoring his ability to overpower batters during an era that emphasized pitching finesse and control. During his playing days, Werden was part of a transitional period in baseball, where the game was evolving with the introduction of new strategies and techniques. His contributions to the sport were notable, particularly in a time when pitchers were often expected to complete games without the benefit of modern relief strategies. Though he recorded no saves, his overall performance and success in games reflected the hard-nosed style of competition typical of the era. Perry Werden remains a significant figure in baseball history, remembered for his achievements on the mound and his role in shaping the early landscape of the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
12 1 16 16 12 1 0 141.3 113 31 1 22 51 1.97 0

Career ERA 1.97 vs. league average 3.11 across their career seasons — 36.5% better 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
1884 SLU UA 12 1 16 16 12 1 0 141.3 113 31 22 51 1.97 3.11 (+36%) -10.2

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
695 2746 444 774 109 87 26 439 151 282 161 0.282 0.358 0.413 0.772 5975.8

Career AVG .282 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — +9.9% above league average.

Career OBP .358 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — +11.9% above league average.

Career SLG .413 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — +19.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.772 vs. league average 0.665 across their career seasons — +16.0% above 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
1884 SLU UA 18 76 7 18 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0.237 .243 (-3%) .278 (-8%) .327 (-20%) .606 (-14%) -144.2
1888 WS8 NL 3 10 0 3 0 0 0 2 0 1 4 0.300 — — — — 0.0
1890 TL2 AA 128 498 113 147 22 20 6 72 59 78 0 0.295 .260 (+13%) .336 (+20%) .351 (+30%) .687 (+25%) 2595.5
1891 BL3 AA 139 552 102 160 20 18 6 104 46 52 59 0.290 .254 (+14%) .331 (+9%) .343 (+23%) .675 (+17%) 1677.5
1892 STL NL 149 598 73 154 22 6 8 84 20 59 52 0.258 .244 (+5%) .316 (+4%) .327 (+8%) .644 (+6%) 669.1
1893 STL NL 125 500 73 138 22 29 1 94 11 49 25 0.276 .279 (-1%) .356 (-2%) .379 (+17%) .735 (+8%) 500.6
1897 LS3 NL 133 512 76 154 21 14 5 83 15 41 21 0.301 .291 (+3%) .354 (+3%) .387 (+10%) .741 (+7%) 677.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 669 0 6596 420 159 364
OF 15 0 21 3 2 0
P 16 0 14 36 6 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1884 SLU OF 6 0 3 0 0 0
1884 SLU P 16 0 14 36 6 1
1888 WS8 OF 3 0 6 0 1 0
1890 TL2 1B 124 0 1178 59 35 57
1890 TL2 OF 5 0 12 2 0 0
1891 BL3 1B 139 0 1422 58 30 79
1892 SLN 1B 149 0 1467 102 28 81
1893 SLN 1B 124 0 1194 81 42 75
1893 SLN OF 1 0 0 1 1 0
1897 LS3 1B 133 0 1335 120 24 72

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 16
First Base 669
Left Field 7
Center Field 5
Right Field 3