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
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 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | 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 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | 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 |