Mike Wegener
Born: 10/8/1946 in Denver, CO, USA
Died: 12/6/2023 in Fort Collins, CO, USA
MLB Debut: 1969-04-09 | Final Game: 1970-09-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 215 lbs
Full name: Michael Denis Wegener
Biography
Mike Wegener was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1970. Born in 1946, Wegener's career spanned a transformative era in baseball, marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Throughout his time in the league, he showcased his skills on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 8-20 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.73.
Wegener was known for his ability to strike batters out, amassing a total of 159 strikeouts over his career. Despite not recording any saves, his contributions to his teams were significant during his playing years. Although his win-loss record does not fully encapsulate his potential, Wegener's journey through the majors is a reflection of the challenges and competition faced by pitchers in a rapidly evolving sport. His career remains a testament to the dedication and perseverance required to compete at the highest level.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 20 | 57 | 42 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 270.0 | 250 | 142 | 26 | 152 | 159 | 4.73 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | WSN | NL | 5 | 14 | 32 | 26 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 165.7 | 150 | 81 | 96 | 124 | 4.40 | - |
| 1970 | WSN | NL | 3 | 6 | 25 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 104.3 | 100 | 61 | 56 | 35 | 5.26 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | 88 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 29 | 0.193 | 0.202 | 0.205 | 0.407 | -225.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | WSN | NL | 32 | 54 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 0.241 | -225.9 |
| 1970 | WSN | NL | 25 | 34 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0.118 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 57 | 42 | 18 | 45 | 1 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | MON | P | 32 | 26 | 11 | 31 | 1 | 1 |
| 1970 | MON | P | 25 | 16 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 57 |