George Wetzel

George B. Wetzel (1868 – November 25, 1903) was a 17-year-old pitcher who started two games for the Baltimore Orioles in 1885.

George Wetzel
Pitcher
Born: 1865
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Died: (1903-11-25)November 25, 1903
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Batted: Unknown Threw: Unknown
MLB debut
August 26, 1885, for the Baltimore Orioles
Last MLB appearance
September 18, 1933, for the Baltimore Orioles
MLB statistics
Win–loss record0–2
Earned run average8.47
Strikeouts6
Teams

The second youngest player to appear in a game in 1885 (the youngest was Ed Knouff), Wetzel made his debut on August 26 and appeared in his final game on September 2. He went 0-2 in the two games he started, allowing 27 hits in 17 innings of work, walking 9 and striking out six. He allowed 26 runs, 16 of which were earned, giving him an 8.47 ERA.[1]

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