Wes Blogg
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1883)
Wes Blogg was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1883 for the Pittsburg Alleghenys. In 9 career games, he hit .147 with 5 hits.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 155 lb
- Born
- 1855 in Norfolk, VA, USA
- Died
- 3/10/1897 in Baltimore, MD, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1883-06-20
- Last Game
- 1883-07-30
Full name: Wesley Collins Blogg
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 34 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .147 | .147 | .147 | .294 | 0 |
Career AVG .147 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 42.8% below league average.
Career OBP .147 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — 48.6% below league average.
Career SLG .147 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 57.4% below league average.
Career OPS .294 vs. league average .631 across their career seasons — 53.4% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | PT1 | AA | 9 | 34 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .147 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 9 | 34 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .147 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 6 |
| Right Field | 3 |
Wes Blogg: the record in brief
Wes Blogg's major league career runs from a debut on June 20, 1883 to a final game on July 30, 1883. Blogg's only club in the season tables is the Pittsburg Alleghenys. Blogg, born in 1855, in Norfolk, VA, USA, is listed as a catcher. The bio gives 5-foot-8 and 155 pounds. Blogg's death is recorded on March 10, 1897, in Baltimore, MD, USA. The bio lists the given name Wesley Collins.
Across 9 games at the plate, Blogg's career line reads 5 hits in 34 at bats for a .147 average. Reaching base at a .147 clip and slugging .147, Blogg finished with a .294 OPS. Blogg's .147 average ran 42.8% below the .257 that the league posted over the same seasons. In OPS terms, Blogg's .294 stands 53.4% below the league's .631. Blogg's lone season row is 1883 with the Pittsburg Alleghenys: 9 games, 5 hits in 34 at bats.
By games played in the field, catcher leads with 6, followed by right field (3).
Frequently Asked Questions about Wes Blogg
- Was Wes Blogg a pitcher?
- No. Wes Blogg was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Wes Blogg hit?
- Wes Blogg hit 0 career home runs with 5 hits.
- What teams did Wes Blogg play for?
- Wes Blogg played for one team, the Pittsburg Alleghenys (1883).
- What were Wes Blogg's career stats?
- In 9 games, Wes Blogg had 5 hits, with a .147 batting average.
- What position did Wes Blogg play?
- Wes Blogg played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Wes Blogg and how much did he weigh?
- Wes Blogg was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 155 pounds.
- What was Wes Blogg's career batting average?
- Wes Blogg batted .147 over his career, with 5 hits in 34 at bats.
- Is Wes Blogg in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Wes Blogg has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.