Tom Wiedenbauer
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1979)
Tom Wiedenbauer was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball in 1979 for the Houston Astros. In 4 career games, he hit .667 with 4 hits and 2 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1979-09-14
- Last Game
- 1979-09-29
Full name: Thomas John Wiedenbauer
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .667 | .667 | .833 | 1.500 | 0 |
Career AVG .667 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — +151.1% above league average.
Career OBP .667 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — +102.1% above league average.
Career SLG .833 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — +109.7% above league average.
Career OPS 1.500 vs. league average .727 across their career seasons — +106.2% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | HOU | NL | 4 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .667 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 4 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .667 | — | — | — | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 4 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | .667 |
Last 4 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-09-29 | HOU | LAD | W | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1979-09-24 | HOU | ATL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-09-15 | HOU | SFG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-09-14 | HOU | SFG | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Tom Wiedenbauer: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 14, 1979 and the final game on September 29, 1979, Tom Wiedenbauer built the record summarized on this page. The team column never changes: it is the Houston Astros in 1979. Wiedenbauer is listed as an outfielder at 180 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame. The bio says Wiedenbauer batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is November 5, 1958, in Menomonie, WI, USA. Tom Wiedenbauer was the playing name; the full given name is Thomas John.
Wiedenbauer's career batting table shows 4 games, 6 at bats and 4 hits, a .667 average, adding 2 RBI. The league as a whole hit .265 across Wiedenbauer's seasons, which puts the .667 career mark 151.1% above average. The OPS comparison is 1.500 to a league .727, 106.2% above average. Wiedenbauer's lone season row is 1979 with the Houston Astros: 4 games, 4 hits in 6 at bats.
In the last-games table, September 29, 1979 was Wiedenbauer's biggest day, 3 hits in 5 at bats.
By games played in the field, left field leads with 1, followed by center field (1) and right field (1).
Frequently Asked Questions about Tom Wiedenbauer
- Was Tom Wiedenbauer a pitcher?
- No. Tom Wiedenbauer was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Tom Wiedenbauer hit?
- Tom Wiedenbauer hit 0 career home runs with 4 hits.
- What teams did Tom Wiedenbauer play for?
- Tom Wiedenbauer played for one team, the Houston Astros (1979).
- What were Tom Wiedenbauer's career stats?
- In 4 games, Tom Wiedenbauer had 4 hits and 2 RBI, with a .667 batting average.
- What position did Tom Wiedenbauer play?
- Tom Wiedenbauer played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Tom Wiedenbauer and how much did he weigh?
- Tom Wiedenbauer was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 180 pounds.
- What was Tom Wiedenbauer's career batting average?
- Tom Wiedenbauer batted .667 over his career, with 4 hits in 6 at bats.
- How many RBI did Tom Wiedenbauer have?
- Tom Wiedenbauer drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Tom Wiedenbauer in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tom Wiedenbauer has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.