Gary Wagner
Born: 6/28/1940 in Bridgeport, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1965-04-18 | Final Game: 1970-09-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Gary Edward Wagner
Biography
Gary Wagner was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1965 to 1970. Born in 1940, Wagner made his mark in a competitive era of Major League Baseball characterized by a mix of emerging talents and established stars. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 15 wins and 19 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.7. His ability to miss bats was evident as he recorded a total of 174 strikeouts, and he also contributed to his teams with 22 saves, showcasing his versatility as both a starter and a reliever.
Wagner's playing style was defined by his competitive spirit and command on the mound, characteristics that allowed him to navigate the challenges posed by hitters of his time. Although he may not have achieved the same level of recognition as some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for during the late 1960s were significant. His career, while not lengthy, reflected the evolving landscape of baseball during a period that saw the game transition into a more offense-oriented phase, paving the way for future generations of pitchers.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 19 | 162 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 267.3 | 250 | 110 | 14 | 126 | 174 | 3.70 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | PHI | NL | 7 | 7 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 105.0 | 87 | 35 | 49 | 91 | 3.00 | 1381.0 |
| 1966 | PHI | NL | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 8.53 | 0.0 |
| 1967 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 1968 | PHI | NL | 4 | 4 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 78.0 | 69 | 26 | 31 | 43 | 3.00 | 623.9 |
| 1969 | BOS | AL | 1 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.3 | 18 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 6.06 | -550.9 |
| 1969 | PHI | NL | 0 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.3 | 31 | 17 | 7 | 8 | 7.91 | -568.5 |
| 1970 | BOS | AL | 3 | 1 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 40.3 | 36 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 3.35 | -294.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 162 | 37 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0.081 | 0.081 | 0.108 | 0.189 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | PHI | NL | 59 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0.077 | 0.0 |
| 1966 | PHI | NL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1967 | PHI | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1968 | PHI | NL | 44 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0.083 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | BOS | AL | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | PHI | NL | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | BOS | AL | 38 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 162 | 4 | 25 | 45 | 8 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | PHI | P | 59 | 0 | 9 | 21 | 2 | 1 |
| 1966 | PHI | P | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967 | PHI | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | PHI | P | 44 | 0 | 11 | 15 | 2 | 1 |
| 1969 | BOS | P | 6 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | PHI | P | 9 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 1970 | BOS | P | 38 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 162 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Illinois University | Charleston | IL | 1960, 1961 |