John Wehner, baseball player, 1991-2001

John Wehner

Born: 6/29/1967 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1991-07-17 | Final Game: 2001-07-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: John Paul Wehner

Biography

John Wehner, born in 1967, was a professional baseball player who had a career spanning from 1991 to 2001. Primarily known as a position player, Wehner played a total of 461 games in Major League Baseball. Over the course of his career, he recorded 200 hits, achieving a batting average of .249. Wehner contributed to his teams with 54 RBIs and 4 home runs, while also showcasing his speed on the bases with 15 stolen bases. Wehner's playing style reflected the versatility and adaptability that were essential during the late 1990s, a period marked by offensive power and the emergence of advanced metrics in baseball. While not a superstar in terms of statistics, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant, particularly in terms of his defensive capabilities and situational hitting. After retiring, Wehner transitioned into a role as a broadcaster and coach, continuing to influence the game and share his insights with future generations of players.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
461 804 99 200 33 4 4 54 15 73 136 0.249 0.311 0.315 0.626 -1912.4

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1997 NLDS1 FLO 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1992 NLCS PIT 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 24 12 132 6 1 11
2B 22 10 27 26 1 8
3B 155 85 75 220 11 24
C 3 0 4 0 0 0
OF 141 61 138 5 2 1
SS 3 1 0 3 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 3
First Base 24
Second Base 22
Third Base 155
Shortstop 3
Left Field 69
Center Field 29
Right Field 54

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2001 PIT NL $375,000
1999 PIT NL $250,000
1998 FLO NL $275,000
1996 PIT NL $200,000
1995 PIT NL $225,000
1994 PIT NL $116,000
1993 PIT NL $115,000
Total Career Earnings $1,556,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington IN 1987