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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | PIT | NL | 37 | 106 | 15 | 36 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 0.340 | 207.8 |
| 1992 | PIT | NL | 55 | 123 | 11 | 22 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 22 | 0.179 | -647.2 |
| 1993 | PIT | NL | 29 | 35 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | PIT | NL | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | PIT | NL | 52 | 107 | 13 | 33 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 17 | 0.308 | -70.2 |
| 1996 | PIT | NL | 86 | 139 | 19 | 36 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 8 | 22 | 0.259 | -327.4 |
| 1997 | MIA | NL | 44 | 36 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0.278 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | MIA | NL | 53 | 88 | 10 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 0.227 | -465.9 |
| 1999 | PIT | NL | 39 | 65 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 0.185 | -381.1 |
| 2000 | PIT | NL | 21 | 50 | 10 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0.300 | -7.5 |
| 2001 | PIT | NL | 43 | 51 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 0.196 | -220.9 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | PIT | 3B | 36 | 25 | 23 | 65 | 6 | 9 |
| 1992 | PIT | 1B | 13 | 9 | 81 | 5 | 1 | 9 |
| 1992 | PIT | 2B | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | PIT | 3B | 34 | 18 | 15 | 58 | 3 | 8 |
| 1993 | PIT | 2B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 1993 | PIT | 3B | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | PIT | OF | 13 | 5 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | PIT | 3B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | PIT | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | PIT | 3B | 19 | 12 | 11 | 26 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | PIT | SS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | PIT | OF | 23 | 11 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | PIT | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | PIT | 2B | 12 | 7 | 19 | 18 | 1 | 3 |
| 1996 | PIT | 3B | 24 | 8 | 8 | 24 | 0 | 3 |
| 1996 | PIT | OF | 29 | 14 | 32 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | FLO | 3B | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | FLO | OF | 27 | 4 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | FLO | 3B | 8 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | FLO | OF | 23 | 14 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | PIT | 2B | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 | PIT | 3B | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | PIT | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | PIT | OF | 17 | 10 | 23 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | PIT | 3B | 16 | 10 | 14 | 22 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | PIT | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | PIT | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | PIT | 1B | 11 | 3 | 51 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2001 | PIT | 2B | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | PIT | 3B | 6 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| 2001 | PIT | OF | 8 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 |