Dennis Werth
Born: 12/29/1952 in Lincoln, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1979-09-17 | Final Game: 1982-09-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Dennis Dean Werth
Biography
Dennis Werth, born in 1952, was a professional baseball player who played primarily as a position player from 1979 until his retirement in 1982. His career, although brief, spanned a total of 117 games in Major League Baseball. Werth's playing style was characterized by his versatility on the field, contributing to both offense and defense during an era that witnessed significant shifts in the game, including the rise of power hitting and a focus on athleticism.
Throughout his career, Werth recorded 29 hits, including 3 home runs, and drove in 15 RBIs while maintaining a batting average of .209. He showcased his speed on the base paths as well, accumulating 1 stolen base. While his offensive numbers may not have placed him among the game's elite, Werth's contributions to his teams during the late 1970s and early 1980s reflected the grit and determination often seen in players of that era. His time in the league served as a testament to the depth of talent that existed, even among those who may not have achieved superstar status.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 117 | 139 | 28 | 29 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 28 | 33 | 0.209 | 0.341 | 0.302 | 0.643 | 6.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | NYY | AL | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1980 | NYY | AL | 39 | 65 | 15 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 19 | 0.308 | 346.3 |
| 1981 | NYY | AL | 34 | 55 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 12 | 0.109 | -340.3 |
| 1982 | KCR | AL | 41 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0.133 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 67 | 21 | 250 | 22 | 1 | 26 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C | 6 | 2 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 16 | 9 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | NYA | 1B | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | NYA | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | NYA | 1B | 12 | 8 | 70 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| 1980 | NYA | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | NYA | OF | 8 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | NYA | C | 3 | 2 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | NYA | 1B | 19 | 9 | 82 | 9 | 0 | 7 |
| 1981 | NYA | OF | 8 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | KCA | C | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | KCA | 1B | 35 | 4 | 93 | 9 | 1 | 10 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 6 |
| First Base | 67 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 8 |
| Right Field | 8 |
| Designated Hitter | 15 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln College | Lincoln | IL | 1972, 1973 |
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | Edwardsville | IL | 1974 |