Stan Wentzel
Center Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1945)
Stan Wentzel was a center fielder who played in Major League Baseball in 1945 for the Boston Braves. In 4 career games, he hit .211 with 4 hits and 6 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Center Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 200 lb
- Died
- 11/28/1991 in St. Lawrence, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1945-09-23
- Last Game
- 1945-09-30
Full name: Stanley Aaron Wentzel
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 | .211 | .211 | .316 | .526 | 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 .526 vs. league average .684 across their career seasons — 23.0% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| 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 | .211 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 4 | 19 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 3 | .211 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 | .214 |
| Away | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .200 |
Last 4 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945-09-30 | BSN | NY1 | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1945-09-30 | BSN | NY1 | L | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1945-09-29 | BSN | NY1 | W | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-09-23 | BSN | NY1 | W | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Center Field | 4 |
Stan Wentzel: the record in brief
The profile opens with Stan Wentzel's first major league game on September 23, 1945; the last one listed came on September 30, 1945. All of the seasons listed were played for the Boston Braves. At 6 feet, 1 inch and 200 pounds, Wentzel is listed as a center fielder. Wentzel threw and hit right-handed, per the bio block. Wentzel was born on January 13, 1917, in Lorane, PA, USA. Wentzel's death is recorded on November 28, 1991, in St. Lawrence, PA, USA. Stan Wentzel was the playing name; the full given name is Stanley Aaron.
Across 4 games at the plate, Wentzel's career line reads 4 hits in 19 at bats for a .211 average, adding 6 RBI. Wentzel's .211 average ran 19.3% below the .261 that the league posted over the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .526 to a league .684, 23.0% below average. Only one season appears, 1945 for the Boston Braves, when Wentzel played 4 games and went 4 for 19.
The position breakdown shows 4 games, all at center field.
Among the most recent games in Wentzel's log, September 29, 1945 stands out: 2 hits in 5 at bats.
Frequently Asked Questions about Stan Wentzel
- Was Stan Wentzel a pitcher?
- No. Stan Wentzel was a position player (Center Fielder).
- How many home runs did Stan Wentzel hit?
- Stan Wentzel hit 0 career home runs with 4 hits.
- What teams did Stan Wentzel play for?
- Stan Wentzel played for one team, the Boston Braves (1945).
- What were Stan Wentzel's career stats?
- In 4 games, Stan Wentzel had 4 hits, 6 RBI, 3 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .211 batting average.
- What position did Stan Wentzel play?
- Stan Wentzel played primarily as a center fielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Stan Wentzel and how much did he weigh?
- Stan Wentzel was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 200 pounds.
- What was Stan Wentzel's career batting average?
- Stan Wentzel batted .211 over his career, with 4 hits in 19 at bats.
- How many RBI did Stan Wentzel have?
- Stan Wentzel drove in 6 runs in his career.
- Is Stan Wentzel in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Stan Wentzel has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.