Joe Werrick
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1884-1888)
Joe Werrick was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1884 to 1888 for the St. Paul White Caps and the Louisville Colonels, a span of 5 seasons. In 392 career games, he hit .250 with 383 hits, 10 home runs, and 212 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 71.
- 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 151 lb
- Died
- 5/10/1943 in St. Peter, MN, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1884-09-27
- Last Game
- 1888-10-14
Full name: Joseph Abraham Werrick
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392 | 1,534 | 217 | 383 | 53 | 34 | 10 | 212 | 83 | 102 | 98 | .250 | .300 | .348 | .648 | 71 |
Career AVG .250 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .300 vs. league average .299 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .348 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .648 vs. league average .636 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | SPU | UA | 9 | 27 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .074 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1886 | LS2 | AA | 136 | 561 | 75 | 140 | 20 | 14 | 3 | 62 | 19 | 33 | 0 | .250 | .246 (+1%) | .302 (-3%) | .331 (+6%) | .634 (+2%) | 27.5 |
| 1887 | LS2 | AA | 136 | 533 | 90 | 152 | 21 | 13 | 7 | 99 | 49 | 38 | 49 | .285 | .270 (+5%) | .331 (+1%) | .373 (+10%) | .705 (+6%) | 565.9 |
| 1888 | LS2 | AA | 111 | 413 | 49 | 89 | 12 | 7 | 0 | 51 | 15 | 30 | 49 | .215 | .238 (-10%) | .290 (-6%) | .319 (-13%) | .610 (-10%) | -522.3 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 392 | 1,534 | 217 | 383 | 53 | 34 | 10 | 212 | 83 | 102 | 98 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 71 | ||
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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 8 |
| Third Base | 361 |
| Shortstop | 20 |
| Left Field | 3 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Joe Werrick (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Joe Werrick: the record in brief
The profile opens with Joe Werrick's first major league game on September 27, 1884; the last one listed came on October 14, 1888. By club, Werrick's seasons break down as the St. Paul White Caps (1884) and the Louisville Colonels (1886 to 1888). Werrick, a third baseman by primary position, both batted and threw right-handed. Werrick is listed at 5 feet, 9 inches and 151 pounds. Werrick was born on October 25, 1861, in St. Paul, MN, USA. Werrick died on May 10, 1943, in St. Peter, MN, USA. Joe Werrick was the playing name; the full given name is Joseph Abraham.
Werrick finished with 383 hits from 1,534 at bats in 392 games, which works out to .250, adding 10 homers, 212 RBI, and 83 stolen bases. Werrick got on base at a .300 rate and slugged .348 (.648 OPS). Against a .249 league average for those years, Werrick's .250 average was near the norm. 1887 produced Werrick's most hits, 152 of them for the Louisville Colonels. 1887 brought a season-best 49 stolen bases.
Frequently Asked Questions about Joe Werrick
- What years did Joe Werrick play?
- Joe Werrick played in Major League Baseball from 1884 to 1888.
- Was Joe Werrick a pitcher?
- No. Joe Werrick was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Joe Werrick hit?
- Joe Werrick hit 10 career home runs with 383 hits.
- What was Joe Werrick's career batting average?
- Joe Werrick batted .250 over his career, with 383 hits in 1,534 at bats.
- How many RBI did Joe Werrick have?
- Joe Werrick drove in 212 runs in his career.
- Is Joe Werrick in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Joe Werrick has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.