J. B. Wendelken
Born: 3/24/1993 in Savannah, GA, USA
MLB Debut: 2016-05-08 | Final Game: 2022-07-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 242 lbs
Full name: Jeffrey Benjamin Wendelken
Biography
J. B. Wendelken was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2016 to 2022. Born in 1993, Wendelken made his mark in Major League Baseball primarily as a reliable reliever. Over his career, he compiled a record of 10-6 with a 4.0 earned run average (ERA), showcasing his ability to navigate through challenging innings and contribute to his team's success. His tenure in the majors was characterized by a solid strikeout capability, as he recorded a total of 151 strikeouts, demonstrating his effectiveness in the bullpen.
Wendelken's playing style was defined by his versatility and resilience, traits that allowed him to adapt to various game situations. Throughout his career, he earned 2 saves, reflecting his role in high-leverage moments, particularly in tight games. As a pitcher emerging in the mid-2010s, Wendelken participated in a league increasingly driven by analytics and specialization, where relief pitchers became crucial to team strategies. His contributions on the mound during his playing years left a lasting impact on the franchises he represented, highlighting his significance in the evolving landscape of baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 6 | 144 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 159.7 | 133 | 71 | 16 | 70 | 151 | 4.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | OAK | AL | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.7 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 9.95 | -721.5 |
| 2018 | OAK | AL | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.7 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 0.54 | 413.2 |
| 2019 | OAK | AL | 3 | 1 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32.7 | 21 | 13 | 9 | 34 | 3.58 | 1287.9 |
| 2020 | OAK | AL | 1 | 1 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.0 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 31 | 1.80 | 868.1 |
| 2021 | AZ | NL | 2 | 2 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18.7 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 4.34 | - |
| 2021 | OAK | AL | 2 | 1 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.0 | 29 | 12 | 13 | 26 | 4.32 | 361.5 |
| 2022 | AZ | NL | 2 | 1 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29.0 | 25 | 17 | 14 | 21 | 5.28 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 144 | 0 | 0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | OAK | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | OAK | AL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | OAK | AL | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | OAK | AL | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | AZ | NL | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | OAK | AL | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | AZ | NL | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | ALDS2 | OAK | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2020 | ALWC4 | OAK | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4.7 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3.86 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | ALDS2 | OAK | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 18.00 |
| 2020 | ALWC4 | OAK | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 144 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 2 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | OAK | P | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | OAK | P | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | OAK | P | 27 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | OAK | P | 21 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 | ARI | P | 20 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | OAK | P | 26 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | ARI | P | 29 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 144 |