Bill Wegman
Born: 12/19/1962 in Cincinnati, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1985-09-14 | Final Game: 1995-10-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: William Edward Wegman
Biography
Bill Wegman was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned a decade, from 1985 to 1995. Born in 1962, Wegman made his mark in Major League Baseball primarily with the Milwaukee Brewers. Known for his durability and consistent performance on the mound, he finished his career with a win-loss record of 81-90 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.16. Wegman's pitching style was characterized by his ability to take the ball deep into games, as evidenced by his strikeout total of 696, while he also recorded 2 saves during his time in the league.
Wegman played during a transitional period in baseball, as the game was evolving with increased offensive production and a greater emphasis on power hitting. Despite these challenges, he managed to carve out a niche as a reliable starter, contributing to the Brewers' pitching staff during the late 1980s and early 1990s. His contributions to the team and the sport were significant, as he provided stability and experience in a rapidly changing era of baseball. Wegman's career remains a testament to the perseverance and skill required to thrive in the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | 90 | 262 | 216 | 33 | 4 | 2 | 1482.7 | 1567 | 685 | 187 | 352 | 696 | 4.16 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | ATL | AL | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.7 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 3.57 | - |
| 1986 | ATL | AL | 5 | 12 | 35 | 32 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 198.3 | 217 | 113 | 43 | 82 | 5.13 | - |
| 1987 | ATL | AL | 12 | 11 | 34 | 33 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 225.0 | 229 | 106 | 53 | 102 | 4.24 | - |
| 1988 | ATL | AL | 13 | 13 | 32 | 31 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 199.0 | 207 | 91 | 50 | 84 | 4.12 | - |
| 1989 | ATL | AL | 2 | 6 | 11 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51.0 | 69 | 38 | 21 | 27 | 6.71 | - |
| 1990 | ATL | AL | 2 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 29.7 | 37 | 16 | 6 | 20 | 4.85 | - |
| 1991 | ATL | AL | 15 | 7 | 28 | 28 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 193.3 | 176 | 61 | 40 | 89 | 2.84 | - |
| 1992 | ATL | AL | 13 | 14 | 35 | 35 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 261.7 | 251 | 93 | 55 | 127 | 3.20 | - |
| 1993 | ATL | AL | 4 | 14 | 20 | 18 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 120.7 | 135 | 60 | 34 | 50 | 4.48 | - |
| 1994 | ATL | AL | 8 | 4 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 115.7 | 140 | 58 | 26 | 59 | 4.51 | - |
| 1995 | ATL | AL | 5 | 7 | 37 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 70.7 | 89 | 42 | 21 | 50 | 5.35 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 266 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | ATL | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | ATL | AL | 37 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | ATL | AL | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | ATL | AL | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | ATL | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | ATL | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | ATL | AL | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | ATL | AL | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | ATL | AL | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | ATL | AL | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | ATL | AL | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 262 | 216 | 166 | 208 | 18 | 20 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | ML4 | P | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | ML4 | P | 35 | 32 | 20 | 19 | 1 | 4 |
| 1987 | ML4 | P | 34 | 33 | 29 | 27 | 2 | 2 |
| 1988 | ML4 | P | 32 | 31 | 14 | 24 | 3 | 3 |
| 1989 | ML4 | P | 11 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | ML4 | P | 8 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | ML4 | P | 28 | 28 | 28 | 34 | 4 | 1 |
| 1992 | ML4 | P | 35 | 35 | 35 | 43 | 2 | 3 |
| 1993 | ML4 | P | 20 | 18 | 12 | 21 | 2 | 4 |
| 1994 | ML4 | P | 19 | 19 | 12 | 21 | 1 | 3 |
| 1995 | ML4 | P | 37 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | ML4 | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 262 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Hutch Award |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | ML4 | AL | $2,375,000 |
| 1994 | ML4 | AL | $2,375,000 |
| 1993 | ML4 | AL | $2,375,000 |
| 1992 | ML4 | AL | $2,375,000 |
| 1991 | ML4 | AL | $440,000 |
| 1990 | ML4 | AL | $550,000 |
| 1989 | ML4 | AL | $425,000 |
| 1988 | ML4 | AL | $175,000 |
| 1987 | ML4 | AL | $95,000 |
| 1986 | ML4 | AL | $70,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $11,255,000 | ||