Fred Wenz
Frederick Charles "Fireball" Wenz (August 26, 1941 – October 6, 2020) was a middle relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1968 through 1970 for the Boston Red Sox (1968–69) and Philadelphia Phillies (1970). Listed at 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m), 214 lb (97 kg), he batted and threw right-handed.
| Fred Wenz | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Pitcher | |||
| Born: August 26, 1941 Bound Brook, New Jersey | |||
| Died: October 6, 2020 (aged 79) Branchburg, New Jersey | |||
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| MLB debut | |||
| June 4, 1968, for the Boston Red Sox | |||
| Last MLB appearance | |||
| September 29, 1970, for the Philadelphia Phillies | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Win–loss record | 3–0 | ||
| Earned run average | 4.68 | ||
| Strikeouts | 38 | ||
| Teams | |||
Wenz was signed as an amateur free agent by the San Francisco Giants out of Somerville High School in 1959.
He earned his nickname as a minor leaguer when he struck out more than one batter per inning during his time in the Red Sox' farm system.
In 31 relief appearances, Wenz posted a 3–0 record with a 4.68 ERA and one save, giving up 22 runs (one unearned) on 36 hits and 25 walks while striking out 38 in 421⁄3 innings of work.
Wenz died on October 6, 2020 in Branchburg, New Jersey.[1]
References
- "Frederick "Fireball" Wenz Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information". www.branchburgfuneralhome.com. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball-Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball-Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
- Sons of Sam Horn