Don Werner

Born: 3/8/1953 in Appleton, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1975-09-02 | Final Game: 1982-09-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Donald Paul Werner

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Biography

Don Werner, born in 1953, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1975 to September 2, 1982. As a position player, Werner played a total of 118 games in Major League Baseball. He was known for his defensive capabilities and versatility on the field, contributing to various teams during his time in the league. Despite facing challenges in his offensive performance, he recorded 49 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 24 runs throughout his career, finishing with a batting average of .176. Werner's playing style reflected the era he participated in, a time when the game was evolving with a focus on power and speed. He managed to steal 2 bases, showcasing a willingness to take risks on the base paths, although his primary contributions were more often seen in the field. While his career statistics may not place him among the most celebrated players of his time, Werner's dedication to the game and his role as a reliable teammate have left a lasting impression in the baseball community.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
118	279	17	49	7	1	2	24	2	27	53	0.176	0.251	0.229	0.480	-1438.3

Career AVG .176 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 32.4% below league average.

Career OBP .251 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 22.7% below league average.

Career SLG .229 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — 39.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.480 vs. league average 0.706 across their career seasons — 31.9% 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
1975	CIN	NL	7	8	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0
1976	CIN	NL	3	4	0	2	1	0	0	1	0	1	1	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
1977	CIN	NL	10	23	3	4	0	0	2	4	0	2	3	0.174	—	—	—	—	0.0
1978	CIN	NL	50	113	7	17	2	1	0	11	1	14	30	0.150	.257 (-42%)	.323 (-25%)	.378 (-51%)	.702 (-39%)	-764.8
1980	CIN	NL	24	64	2	11	2	0	0	5	1	7	10	0.172	.264 (-35%)	.326 (-20%)	.387 (-48%)	.714 (-35%)	-360.3
1981	TEX	AL	2	8	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1982	TEX	AL	22	59	4	12	2	0	0	3	0	3	7	0.203	.261 (-22%)	.324 (-25%)	.388 (-39%)	.712 (-33%)	-313.2