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: (1941-08-26)August 26, 1941
Bound Brook, New Jersey
Died: October 6, 2020(2020-10-06) (aged 79)
Branchburg, New Jersey
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
June 4, 1968, for the Boston Red Sox
Last MLB appearance
September 29, 1970, for the Philadelphia Phillies
MLB statistics
Win–loss record3–0
Earned run average4.68
Strikeouts38
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 4213 innings of work.

Wenz died on October 6, 2020 in Branchburg, New Jersey.[1]

References

  1. "Frederick "Fireball" Wenz Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information". www.branchburgfuneralhome.com. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
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