Don Wengert
Born: 11/6/1969 in Sioux City, IA, USA
MLB Debut: 1995-04-30 | Final Game: 2001-05-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Donald Paul Wengert
Biography
Don Wengert was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1969, who played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 2001. Wengert made his debut during a transitional phase in baseball marked by the emergence of power hitters and an evolving approach to pitching strategies. Over the course of his career, he played for several teams, demonstrating resilience and adaptability on the mound despite facing challenges in achieving a winning record.
Throughout his career, Wengert finished with a record of 14-32 and an earned run average (ERA) of 6.01, reflecting the ups and downs typical of many pitchers navigating the high-pressure environment of the major leagues. He recorded a total of 226 strikeouts and notched 3 saves, showcasing his ability to miss bats and contribute in high-leverage situations. Wengert's journey through the league encapsulated the struggles and perseverance often found in the careers of pitchers, making him a notable figure within the context of late-1990s baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 32 | 160 | 48 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 438.7 | 569 | 293 | 73 | 157 | 226 | 6.01 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | OAK | AL | 1 | 1 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29.7 | 30 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 3.34 | -151.3 |
| 1996 | OAK | AL | 7 | 11 | 36 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 161.3 | 200 | 100 | 60 | 75 | 5.58 | -4979.6 |
| 1997 | OAK | AL | 5 | 11 | 49 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 134.0 | 177 | 90 | 41 | 68 | 6.04 | -2888.7 |
| 1998 | CHC | NL | 1 | 5 | 21 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49.7 | 55 | 28 | 23 | 41 | 5.07 | - |
| 1998 | SDP | NL | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13.7 | 21 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 5.93 | - |
| 1999 | KCR | AL | 0 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.3 | 41 | 25 | 5 | 10 | 9.25 | - |
| 2000 | ATL | NL | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 7.20 | -266.7 |
| 2001 | PIT | NL | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.0 | 33 | 22 | 6 | 4 | 12.38 | -353.8 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 162 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.000 | 0.095 | 0.000 | 0.095 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | OAK | AL | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | OAK | AL | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | OAK | AL | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | CHC | NL | 23 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | SDP | NL | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | KCR | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | ATL | NL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | PIT | NL | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 160 | 48 | 37 | 40 | 1 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | OAK | P | 19 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | OAK | P | 36 | 25 | 19 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | OAK | P | 49 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 1 | 2 |
| 1998 | CHN | P | 21 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | SDN | P | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | KCA | P | 11 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | ATL | P | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | PIT | P | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 160 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | KCA | AL | $260,000 |
| 1998 | SDN | NL | $240,000 |
| 1997 | OAK | AL | $172,500 |
| 1996 | OAK | AL | $117,000 |
| 1995 | OAK | AL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $898,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa State University | Ames | IA | 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992 |