Tom Wiedenbauer

Born: 11/5/1958 in Menomonie, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1979-09-14 | Final Game: 1979-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Thomas John Wiedenbauer

📊 Compare This Player 📈 View Career Timeline

Biography

Tom Wiedenbauer, born in 1958, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period in the late 1970s. He played as a position player in Major League Baseball from September 14 to September 29, 1979. Over the course of his four-game career, Wiedenbauer made a notable impact with a batting average of .667, showcasing his ability to connect with the ball effectively at the plate. He recorded a total of four hits and drove in two runs, demonstrating his contribution to the team's offensive efforts during his limited time in the majors. Despite his short stint in the big leagues, Wiedenbauer's performance is remembered for its efficiency, as he achieved a remarkable average without hitting any home runs or stealing bases. His career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the evolving strategies of the late 1970s. While he may not have had a long-lasting career in the sport, Wiedenbauer's brief appearance in the major leagues highlights the unpredictable nature of baseball, where even short careers can produce memorable moments and showcase the raw talent present within the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
4	6	0	4	1	0	0	2	0	0	2	0.667	0.667	0.833	1.500	0.0

Career AVG .667 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — +151.1% above league average.

Career OBP .667 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — +102.1% above league average.

Career SLG .833 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — +109.7% above league average.

Career OPS 1.500 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — +106.2% 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
1979	HOU	NL	4	6	0	4	1	0	0	2	0	0	2	0.667	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	3	1	3	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1979	HOU	OF	3	1	3	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	1
Center Field	1
Right Field	1