Todd Wellemeyer
Born: 8/30/1978 in Louisville, KY, USA
MLB Debut: 2003-05-15 | Final Game: 2010-08-08
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 215 lbs
Full name: Todd Allen Wellemeyer
Biography
Todd Wellemeyer was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1978, whose career spanned from 2003 to 2010. He made his Major League Baseball debut on May 15, 2003, and showcased his talents primarily as a starting pitcher. Over the course of his career, Wellemeyer accumulated a record of 32 wins and 34 losses, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 4.83. He struck out a total of 459 batters and recorded 3 saves, demonstrating his ability to both start games and contribute in relief situations.
Wellemeyer's playing style was characterized by his versatility on the mound, as he was capable of adapting to various roles within a pitching staff. He played for multiple teams during his career, including the Chicago Cubs, Florida Marlins, and St. Louis Cardinals, where he became known for his competitive spirit and determination. While he never reached the heights of an All-Star, his contributions were significant during a period that saw many pitchers adapting to the evolving game dynamics of the late 2000s. Wellemeyer's journey through the majors reflects the challenges and triumphs faced by many pitchers of his era, making his story an integral part of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 34 | 208 | 75 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 614.7 | 624 | 330 | 86 | 305 | 459 | 4.83 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | CHC | NL | 1 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 27.7 | 25 | 20 | 19 | 30 | 6.51 | - |
| 2004 | CHC | NL | 2 | 1 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.3 | 27 | 16 | 20 | 30 | 5.92 | - |
| 2005 | CHC | NL | 2 | 1 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 32.3 | 32 | 22 | 22 | 32 | 6.12 | - |
| 2006 | MIA | NL | 0 | 2 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.3 | 20 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 5.48 | - |
| 2006 | KCR | AL | 1 | 2 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 57.0 | 48 | 23 | 37 | 37 | 3.63 | - |
| 2007 | KCR | AL | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.7 | 25 | 18 | 11 | 9 | 10.34 | - |
| 2007 | STL | NL | 3 | 2 | 20 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 63.7 | 52 | 22 | 29 | 51 | 3.11 | - |
| 2008 | STL | NL | 13 | 9 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 191.7 | 178 | 79 | 62 | 134 | 3.71 | - |
| 2009 | STL | NL | 7 | 10 | 28 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 122.3 | 160 | 80 | 57 | 78 | 5.89 | - |
| 2010 | SFG | NL | 3 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 58.7 | 57 | 37 | 35 | 41 | 5.68 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 211 | 140 | 7 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 68 | 0.136 | 0.147 | 0.136 | 0.283 | -584.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | CHC | NL | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | CHC | NL | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | CHC | NL | 22 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | MIA | NL | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | KCR | AL | 28 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | KCR | AL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | STL | NL | 20 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | STL | NL | 33 | 58 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 29 | 0.155 | -584.5 |
| 2009 | STL | NL | 30 | 39 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0.128 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | SFG | NL | 13 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 208 | 75 | 36 | 51 | 3 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | CHN | P | 15 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | CHN | P | 20 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | CHN | P | 22 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | FLO | P | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | KCA | P | 28 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | KCA | P | 12 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | SLN | P | 20 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | SLN | P | 32 | 32 | 19 | 15 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | SLN | P | 28 | 21 | 8 | 12 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | SFN | P | 13 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 208 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Pitcher of the Month | May |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | SFN | NL | $1,000,000 |
| 2009 | SLN | NL | $4,050,000 |
| 2008 | SLN | NL | $1,000,000 |
| 2007 | KCA | AL | $635,000 |
| 2006 | FLO | NL | $347,500 |
| 2005 | CHN | NL | $329,000 |
| 2004 | CHN | NL | $310,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $7,671,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellarmine College | Louisville | KY | 1998, 1999, 2000 |