Buzz Wetzel

Born: 8/25/1894 in Jay, OK, USA

Died: 3/7/1941 in Globe, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 1927-07-25 | Final Game: 1927-07-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 162 lbs

Full name: Charles Edward Wetzel

📊 Compare This Player 📈 View Career Timeline

Biography

Buzz Wetzel, born in 1894, was a professional baseball player whose career, though brief, spanned a notable moment in the sport's history. He played in the major leagues for a short stint from July 25 to July 28, 1927, appearing in just two games. Wetzel was primarily a position player, and throughout his time in the league, he recorded a single hit, resulting in a batting average of 1.0. Despite not achieving significant statistical milestones during his time on the field, Wetzel's presence in the game contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball's early years, a time when the sport was evolving and expanding its reach. Wetzel's career occurred during a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. While he did not leave a lasting impact in terms of home runs or RBIs—finishing with 0 in both categories—his brief tenure in the majors serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the sport in various capacities, even if only for a fleeting moment. His story reflects the challenges and competition of the time, where many aspiring athletes sought their place in the dynamic landscape of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	2	1	0	0	0	4.7	8	4	0	5	0	7.71	0

Career ERA 7.71 vs. league average 4.08 across their career seasons — 89.0% 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
1927	PHA	AL	0	0	2	1	0	0	0	4.7	8	4	5	0	7.71	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000	1.000	1.000	2.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — +254.5% above league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — +190.3% above league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — +154.8% above league average.

Career OPS 2.000 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — +171.4% 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
1927	PHA	AL	2	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	2	0	0	2	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1927	PHA	P	2	0	0	2	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	2