Yats Wuestling
Born: 10/18/1903 in St. Louis, MO, USA
Died: 4/26/1970 in St. Louis, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1929-06-15 | Final Game: 1930-09-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 167 lbs
Full name: George Wuestling
Biography
Yats Wuestling, born in 1903, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1929 to September 28, 1930. Primarily playing as a position player, Wuestling appeared in 83 games during his brief time in Major League Baseball. He recorded 41 hits, contributing to a batting average of .189, and drove in 19 runs without hitting any home runs. His speed on the bases was modest, as he managed to steal one base throughout his career.
Competing during an era marked by the transition from the deadball period to a more offensive-focused style of play, Wuestling's contributions were modest but reflective of the challenges faced by many players of his time. His tenure in the league provides a glimpse into the experiences of those who navigated the complexities of early 20th-century baseball, where the game was evolving and the competition was fierce. While his statistical output may not have placed him among the game's greats, Wuestling's journey through the ranks of baseball remains a part of the rich tapestry of the sport's history.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.0 | 7.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.143 | 0.250 | 0.143 | 0.393 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 8.0 | 7.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.143 | 0.250 | 0.143 | 0.393 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83 | 217 | 18 | 41 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 15 | 41 | 0.189 | 0.245 | 0.226 | 0.470 | -1448.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | DET | AL | 54 | 150 | 13 | 30 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 9 | 24 | 0.200 | -1018.0 |
| 1930 | DET | AL | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1930 | NYY | AL | 25 | 58 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 0.190 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 4 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 77 | 0 | 115 | 194 | 23 | 30 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | DET | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929 | DET | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929 | DET | SS | 52 | 0 | 76 | 139 | 13 | 19 |
| 1930 | DET | SS | 4 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 2 |
| 1930 | NYA | 3B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930 | NYA | SS | 21 | 0 | 33 | 45 | 7 | 9 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 4 |
| Shortstop | 77 |