Wes Blogg, baseball player, 1883-1883

Wes Blogg

Born: 1855 in Norfolk, VA, USA

Died: 3/10/1897 in Baltimore, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1883-06-20 | Final Game: 1883-07-30

Height: 5'8" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Wesley Collins Blogg

Biography

Wes Blogg was a professional baseball player born in 1855, whose career spanned a brief period in the early days of Major League Baseball. He played in the league from 1883 until June 20 of the same year, appearing in a total of 9 games. Although his time on the field was limited, Blogg's participation came during a formative era of baseball, characterized by the transition from the amateur game to a more professional approach as the sport began to gain popularity in the United States. During his short career, Blogg recorded 5 hits in 34 at-bats, resulting in a batting average of .147. He did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs, and he did not record any stolen bases. Despite the limited statistical output, Blogg's role as a position player contributed to the early tapestry of the game, playing alongside contemporaries who would help shape baseball's evolution. His brief stint in the league reflects the challenges faced by many early players as they navigated a developing sport that was still defining its identity and structure.

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 0.147 0.147 0.147 0.294 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 6 0 31 6 5 0
OF 3 0 5 0 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 6
Right Field 3