Joe Werrick, baseball player, 1884-1888

Joe Werrick

Born: 10/25/1861 in St. Paul, MN, USA

Died: 5/10/1943 in St. Peter, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-09-27 | Final Game: 1888-10-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 151 lbs

Full name: Joseph Abraham Werrick

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Biography

Joe Werrick, born in 1861, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the late 19th century, a period characterized by the early development of the game and the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach. His career spanned from 1884 to 1888, during which he played in 392 games primarily as a position player. Werrick recorded 383 hits and achieved a batting average of .25, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively to his teams. Throughout his career, Werrick demonstrated notable power for his time, hitting 10 home runs and driving in 212 runs. He was also a proficient base runner, amassing 83 stolen bases, which reflected the aggressive style of play that was becoming increasingly popular in the late 1800s. As a part of this evolving baseball landscape, Werrick's contributions helped lay the groundwork for future generations of players, making him a significant figure in the historical narrative of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
392 1534 217 383 53 34 10 212 83 102 98 0.250 0.300 0.348 0.648 -53.2

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .300 vs. league average .299 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .348 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.648 vs. league average 0.636 across their career seasons — near 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 SPU UA 9 27 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.074 — — — — 0.0
1886 LS2 AA 136 561 75 140 20 14 3 62 19 33 0 0.250 .246 (+1%) .302 (-3%) .331 (+6%) .634 (+2%) 27.5
1887 LS2 AA 136 533 90 152 21 13 7 99 49 38 49 0.285 .270 (+5%) .331 (+1%) .373 (+10%) .705 (+6%) 565.9
1888 LS2 AA 111 413 49 89 12 7 0 51 15 30 49 0.215 .238 (-10%) .290 (-6%) .319 (-13%) .610 (-10%) -646.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 8 0 24 23 3 2
3B 361 0 411 713 223 30
OF 3 0 3 0 1 0
SS 20 0 20 59 24 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1884 SPU SS 9 0 8 26 11 0
1886 LS2 3B 136 0 162 257 72 9
1887 LS2 3B 136 0 153 286 89 12
1888 LS2 2B 8 0 24 23 3 2
1888 LS2 3B 89 0 96 170 62 9
1888 LS2 OF 3 0 3 0 1 0
1888 LS2 SS 11 0 12 33 13 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 8
Third Base 361
Shortstop 20
Left Field 3