Buzz Wetzel
Buzz Wetzel | |
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![]() Newspaper photo of Wetzel | |
Pitcher | |
Born: (1894-08-25)August 25, 1894 Jay, Oklahoma | |
Died: March 7, 1941(1941-03-07) (aged 46) Globe, Arizona | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
July 25, 1927, for the Philadelphia Athletics | |
Last MLB appearance | |
July 28, 1927, for the Philadelphia Athletics | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 0-0 |
Earned run average | 7.71 |
Strikeouts | 0 |
Teams | |
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Charles Edward "Buzz" Wetzel (August 25, 1894 – March 7, 1941) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Philadelphia Athletics during the 1927 season. Listed at 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m), 162 lb., Wetzel batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Jay, Oklahoma.
Wetzel was 32 years old when he entered the majors on July 27, 1927, and did not have a decision or strikeouts. Wetzel posted a 7.71 earned run average in two games, including one start, giving up four earned runs on eight hits and five walks in 4+2⁄3 innings of work. As a hitter, he went 1-for-1 with a run scored. He pitched his final game on July 28, and never appeared in a major league game again.
Following his majors career, Wetzel pitched and managed in the minor leagues. Wetzel died in Globe, Arizona, at the age of 46.
External links
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