Eric Wedge
Designated Hitter · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1991-1994)
Eric Wedge was a designated hitter who played in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 1994 for the Boston Red Sox and the Colorado Rockies, a span of 4 seasons. In 39 career games, he hit .233 with 20 hits, 5 home runs, and 12 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 300.
- 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
- Designated Hitter
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 215 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1991-10-05
- Last Game
- 1994-07-29
Full name: Eric Michael Wedge
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 86 | 13 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 0 | 14 | 25 | .233 | .340 | .430 | .770 | 300 |
Career AVG .233 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 11.0% below league average.
Career OBP .340 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .430 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — +8.7% above league average.
Career OPS .770 vs. league average .725 across their career seasons — +6.3% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | BOS | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1992 | BOS | AL | 27 | 68 | 11 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 18 | .250 | .255 (-2%) | .322 (+15%) | .377 (+33%) | .699 (+24%) | 300.4 |
| 1993 | COL | NL | 9 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1994 | BOS | AL | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 39 | 86 | 13 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 0 | 14 | 25 | .233 | — | — | — | — | 300 | ||
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 (39 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 23 | 46 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 8 | .283 |
| Away | 16 | 40 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 4 | .175 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-07-29 | BOS | MIL | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994-07-27 | BOS | NYY | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1993-10-03 | COL | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993-10-01 | COL | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993-09-25 | COL | CIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1993-09-24 | COL | CIN | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-09-22 | COL | SDP | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-09-21 | COL | SDP | W | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-09-20 | COL | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-09-18 | COL | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 6 |
| Designated Hitter | 23 |
Salary History
Eric Wedge's recorded salaries total $120,000 over 1 season, in 1993. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Wedge's career ran from 1991 to 1994. No salary is recorded for 1991, 1992, and 1994.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | COL | NL | $120,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $120,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita State University | Wichita | KS | 1987, 1988, 1989 |
Eric Wedge: the record in brief
Eric Wedge's major league career runs from a debut on October 5, 1991 to a final game on July 29, 1994. By club, Wedge's seasons break down as the Boston Red Sox (1991 to 1994) and the Colorado Rockies (1993). Born on January 27, 1968, in Fort Wayne, IN, USA, Wedge is listed as a designated hitter and batted and threw right-handed. The bio gives 215 pounds on a 6-foot-3 frame. The given name on file is Eric Michael Wedge.
Wedge's career batting table shows 39 games, 86 at bats and 20 hits, a .233 average, along with 5 home runs and 12 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .340 and .430 give Wedge a career OPS of .770. Set against a .261 league average for the same years, Wedge's .233 average sits 11.0% below it. No season topped the 17 hits of 1992. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .250 in 1992, did not top the league's .255.
Frequently Asked Questions about Eric Wedge
- What years did Eric Wedge play?
- Eric Wedge played in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 1994.
- Was Eric Wedge a pitcher?
- No. Eric Wedge was a position player (Designated Hitter).
- How many home runs did Eric Wedge hit?
- Eric Wedge hit 5 career home runs with 20 hits.
- What teams did Eric Wedge play for?
- Eric Wedge played for 2 teams: the Boston Red Sox (1991–1992, 1994) and the Colorado Rockies (1993).
- What were Eric Wedge's career stats?
- In 39 games, Eric Wedge had 20 hits, 5 home runs, 12 RBI, and 13 runs, with a .233 batting average.
- How much did Eric Wedge earn in his career?
- Eric Wedge's recorded salaries total $120,000 over 1 season, in 1993. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Wedge's career ran from 1991 to 1994. No salary is recorded for 1991, 1992, and 1994.
- What was Eric Wedge's salary?
- Eric Wedge's recorded salary was $120,000 in 1993.
- What position did Eric Wedge play?
- Eric Wedge played primarily as a designated hitter, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Eric Wedge and how much did he weigh?
- Eric Wedge was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 215 pounds.
- How many home runs did Eric Wedge hit each season?
- Eric Wedge's home runs by season: 0 in 1991, 5 in 1992, 0 in 1993, and 0 in 1994. His most in one season was 5, in 1992.
- What was Eric Wedge's career batting average?
- Eric Wedge batted .233 over his career, with 20 hits in 86 at bats.
- How many RBI did Eric Wedge have?
- Eric Wedge drove in 12 runs in his career.
- Is Eric Wedge in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Eric Wedge has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.