Stan Wentzel

Born: 1/13/1917 in Lorane, PA, USA

Died: 11/28/1991 in St. Lawrence, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1945-09-23 | Final Game: 1945-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Stanley Aaron Wentzel

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Biography

Stan Wentzel was a professional baseball player born in 1917 who made a brief but noteworthy mark in Major League Baseball during the 1945 season. His career spanned from September 23 to September 30, 1945, a time when the league was emerging from the disruptions of World War II and beginning to see a resurgence in talent. Primarily serving as a position player, Wentzel participated in just four games but made an impact with a total of four hits and six runs batted in, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively despite limited playing time. Wentzel's batting average of .211 reflected the challenges many players faced in the post-war era, where competition was fierce and players were returning after military service. He also demonstrated a degree of speed on the bases, recording one stolen base during his short stint in the majors. Although his playing career was brief, Wentzel remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing an era defined by both the return of veterans and the gradual transition to the modern game. His contributions, though limited in number, exemplify the resilience and determination of players during a transformative period in baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
4	19	3	4	0	1	0	6	1	0	3	0.211	0.211	0.316	0.526	0.0

Career AVG .211 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 19.3% below league average.

Career OBP .211 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 36.0% below league average.

Career SLG .316 vs. league average .355 across their career seasons — 11.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.526 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — 23.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1945	BSN	NL	4	19	3	4	0	1	0	6	1	0	3	0.211	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	4	0	8	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1945	BSN	OF	4	0	8	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Center Field	4