Jeff Wetherby
Born: 10/18/1963 in Granada Hills, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1989-06-07 | Final Game: 1989-10-01
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Jeffrey Barret Wetherby
Biography
Jeff Wetherby, born in 1963, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball during the late 1980s. He played as a position player from 1989 until his final game on October 1, 1989. Over the course of his career, Wetherby appeared in 52 games, where he recorded 10 hits, including a home run, and drove in 7 runs while maintaining a batting average of .208. He also contributed a stolen base to his team's efforts.
Wetherby's time in the MLB came during an era marked by a transition in the game, as the league was beginning to see an influx of new talent and changing styles of play. While his statistics may not reflect a long or particularly standout career, every player in the major leagues contributes to the rich tapestry of baseball history. Wetherby's journey from the minor leagues to the majors illustrates the dedication and resilience required to reach the pinnacle of the sport, a testament to the many players who chase their dreams of playing at the highest level.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | 48 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 0.208 | 0.264 | 0.354 | 0.618 | -111.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | ATL | NL | 52 | 48 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 0.208 | -111.7 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 9 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | ATL | OF | 9 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 7 |
| Right Field | 2 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | ATL | NL | $68,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $68,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of the Canyons | Santa Clarita | CA | 1983, 1984 |
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles | CA | 1985 |