Frank Wayenberg

Born: 8/27/1898 in Franklin, KS, USA

Died: 4/16/1975 in Zanesville, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1924-08-25 | Final Game: 1924-08-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 172 lbs

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Biography

Frank Wayenberg was a professional baseball player born in 1898, who made his mark in the early 1920s. His career spanned a brief period from 1924 to 1928, during which he played as a position player in Major League Baseball. Though his time in the big leagues was short, appearing in only 2 games, Wayenberg demonstrated a notable batting average of 0.5, with 1 hit in 2 at-bats. This performance highlighted his potential during an era characterized by a transition towards more offensive play in baseball. Despite not recording any home runs or RBIs, Wayenberg's career remains a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball. His journey through the major leagues, albeit brief, reflects the challenges and competition faced by players of his time, as the sport began to evolve away from the deadball era. While not achieving long-term success at the highest level, Wayenberg's legacy is a reminder of the many players who contributed to the game, if only for a fleeting moment.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	2	1	0	0	0	6.7	7	4	0	5	3	5.40	0

Career ERA 5.40 vs. league average 4.13 across their career seasons — 30.8% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1924	CLE	AL	0	0	2	1	0	0	0	6.7	7	4	5	3	5.40	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	2	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.500	0.500	0.500	1.000	0.0

Career AVG .500 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — +76.1% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — +44.8% above league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — +28.4% above league average.

Career OPS 1.000 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — +36.1% 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
1924	CLE	AL	2	2	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	2	0	0	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1924	CLE	P	2	0	0	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	2