Dwight Wertz
Born: 10/11/1888 in Canton, OH, USA
Died: 5/26/1958 in Sarasota, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1914-05-23 | Final Game: 1914-05-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Dwight Lyman Moody Wertz
Biography
Dwight Wertz was a professional baseball player born in 1888, whose brief career in Major League Baseball spanned from May 23 to May 26 in 1914. Playing as a position player, Wertz participated in a total of three games. Despite his aspirations to make a mark in the sport, he recorded no hits, home runs, runs batted in, or stolen bases, finishing his short stint with a batting average of 0.0.
Wertz's time in the major leagues coincided with a period characterized by evolving styles of play and the growing popularity of baseball in America. Though his on-field contributions were minimal, his presence in the league during this era reflects the numerous players who aspired to reach the majors, many of whom faced fierce competition and limited opportunities. Wertz's career, albeit brief, serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who strived for success in the sport during the early 20th century.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | BUF | FL | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | BUF | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Right Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case Western Reserve University | Cleveland | OH | 1909 |