B. J. Waszgis
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2000)
B. J. Waszgis was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball in 2000 for the Texas Rangers. In 24 career games, he hit .222 with 10 hits and 4 RBI.
- 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
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 215 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2000-07-29
- Last Game
- 2000-10-01
Full name: Robert Michael Waszgis
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 45 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 10 | .222 | .294 | .244 | .539 | -236 |
Career AVG .222 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — 17.8% below league average.
Career OBP .294 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 14.7% below league average.
Career SLG .244 vs. league average .437 across their career seasons — 44.1% below league average.
Career OPS .539 vs. league average .782 across their career seasons — 31.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | TEX | AL | 24 | 45 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 10 | .222 | — | — | — | — | -236.2 |
| Career · 1 season | 24 | 45 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 10 | .222 | — | — | — | — | -236 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (24 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 18 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | .222 |
| Away | 16 | 27 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 3 | .222 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-10-01 | TEX | OAK | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-09-30 | TEX | OAK | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-09-27 | TEX | SEA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-09-23 | TEX | LAA | L | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000-09-20 | TEX | MIN | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000-09-19 | TEX | MIN | L | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000-09-18 | TEX | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-09-16 | TEX | KCR | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-09-15 | TEX | KCR | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000-09-10 | TEX | KCR | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 23 |
| First Base | 3 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Scott Community College | Fort Scott | KS | 1989, 1990 |
| McNeese State University | Lake Charles | LA | 1991 |
B. J. Waszgis: the record in brief
July 29, 2000 and October 1, 2000 bracket B. J. Waszgis's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Waszgis's only club in the season tables is the Texas Rangers. The bio lists Waszgis as a catcher who both batted and threw right-handed. Height and weight on file: 215 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame. The birth record reads August 24, 1970, in Omaha, NE, USA. The given name on file is Robert Michael Waszgis.
Waszgis's career batting table shows 24 games, 45 at bats and 10 hits, a .222 average, plus 4 RBI. Reaching base at a .294 clip and slugging .244, Waszgis finished with a .539 OPS. Over the seasons Waszgis played, league hitters batted .270; the .222 career figure is 17.8% below that. The OPS comparison is .539 to a league .782, 31.1% below average. The season table holds a single row: 2000 with the Texas Rangers, 24 games, 45 at bats and 10 hits.
Waszgis played 23 games at catcher, more than anywhere else, and also saw time at first base (3). Behind the plate, Waszgis's fielding totals are 66 putouts, 2 assists and 0 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about B. J. Waszgis
- Was B. J. Waszgis a pitcher?
- No. B. J. Waszgis was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did B. J. Waszgis hit?
- B. J. Waszgis hit 0 career home runs with 10 hits.
- What teams did B. J. Waszgis play for?
- B. J. Waszgis played for one team, the Texas Rangers (2000).
- What were B. J. Waszgis's career stats?
- In 24 games, B. J. Waszgis had 10 hits, 4 RBI, and 6 runs, with a .222 batting average.
- What position did B. J. Waszgis play?
- B. J. Waszgis played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was B. J. Waszgis and how much did he weigh?
- B. J. Waszgis was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 215 pounds.
- What was B. J. Waszgis's career batting average?
- B. J. Waszgis batted .222 over his career, with 10 hits in 45 at bats.
- How many RBI did B. J. Waszgis have?
- B. J. Waszgis drove in 4 runs in his career.
- Is B. J. Waszgis in the Hall of Fame?
- No. B. J. Waszgis has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.