Alan Wirth
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1978-1980)
Alan Wirth was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1978 to 1980 for the Athletics, a span of 3 seasons. Across 23 career appearances, he went 6-6 with a 3.78 ERA and 39 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1978-04-09
- Last Game
- 1980-07-13
Full name: Alan Lee Wirth
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | OAK | AL | 5 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 81.1 | 72 | 31 | 34 | 31 | 3.43 | 3.69 (+7%) | -934.0 |
| 1979 | OAK | AL | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6.00 | 4.00 (-50%) | -594.0 |
| 1980 | OAK | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4.50 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 6 | 6 | 23 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 95.1 | 89 | 40 | 42 | 39 | 3.78 | — | -1,528 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | OAK | AL | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1979 | OAK | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1980 | OAK | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 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
View full game log (46 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 13 | 52.1 | 59 | 34 | 27 | 21 | 5.85 |
| Away | 10 | 43.0 | 30 | 6 | 15 | 18 | 1.26 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-07-13 | OAK | LAA | — | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-06-23 | OAK | MIL | — | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979-04-29 | OAK | BAL | — | 0.0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1979-04-22 | OAK | LAA | — | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-04-18 | OAK | SEA | W | 7.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| 1979-04-13 | OAK | LAA | — | 2.1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 1979-04-09 | OAK | SEA | — | 1.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978-10-01 | OAK | MIL | L | 4.1 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| 1978-09-26 | OAK | CHW | W | 9.0 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 1978-09-19 | OAK | CHW | L | 8.0 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 23 |
Alan Wirth: the record in brief
According to the bio, Alan Wirth debuted on April 9, 1978 and played a final game on July 13, 1980. Wirth's only club in the season tables is the Oakland Athletics. Wirth, a pitcher by primary position, both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 190 pounds on a 6-foot-4 frame. Wirth was born on December 8, 1956, in Mesa, AZ, USA. The bio lists the given name Alan Lee.
The pitching table credits Wirth with a 6-6 record and a 3.78 ERA in 23 games. Also on Wirth's record: 39 strikeouts. Wirth's 3.78 ERA was close to the 3.84 league figure for those seasons. The best win total was 5, in 1978. In 1978, one of the busiest seasons, Wirth posted a 3.43 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.69.
Retrosheet box scores cover 46 of Wirth's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
Every defensive appearance on record for Wirth, 23 games, came at pitcher. The fielding table credits Wirth with 2 putouts, 12 assists and 0 errors on the mound.
Frequently Asked Questions about Alan Wirth
- What years did Alan Wirth play?
- Alan Wirth played in Major League Baseball from 1978 to 1980.
- Was Alan Wirth a pitcher?
- Yes. Alan Wirth pitched in the major leagues, recording 6 wins and 39 strikeouts.
- What teams did Alan Wirth play for?
- Alan Wirth played for one team, the Oakland Athletics (1978–1980).
- What were Alan Wirth's career stats?
- In 23 games, Alan Wirth went 6-6 with a 3.78 ERA, 39 strikeouts, and 95.1 innings pitched.
- What position did Alan Wirth play?
- Alan Wirth played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Alan Wirth and how much did he weigh?
- Alan Wirth was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 190 pounds.
- What was Alan Wirth's career ERA?
- Alan Wirth finished with a 3.78 career ERA, going 6-6 with 39 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Alan Wirth have?
- Alan Wirth recorded 39 career strikeouts.
- Is Alan Wirth in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Alan Wirth has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.