Dennis Dean Werth (born December 29, 1952) is a former Major League Baseball catcher, first baseman, and outfielder.
| Dennis Werth | |
|---|---|
 | |
| First baseman | |
| Born: December 29, 1952 Lincoln, Illinois | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 17, 1979, for the New York Yankees | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 27, 1982, for the Kansas City Royals | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .209 |
| Home runs | 3 |
| Runs batted in | 15 |
| Teams | |
Career
editWerth is an alumnus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and Lincoln College. Drafted by the New York Yankees in the 19th round of the 1974 Major League Baseball Draft, Werth made his Major League debut with the New York Yankees on September 17, 1979, and appeared in his final game on September 27, 1982. During the baseball strike in 1981, Werth played for the Columbus Clippers. He was signed by Yankees scout Lou Maguolo.[citation needed] He was traded from the Yankees to the Royals for minor-league right-handed pitcher Scot Beahan during spring training on March 24, 1982.[1]
Personal
editWerth is the stepfather of former Washington Nationals outfielder Jayson Werth, and the husband of former U.S. Olympic athlete Kim Schofield Werth.[2]
References
edit- ^ "The New York Yankees Wednesday acquired third baseman Butch...," United Press International (UPI), Wednesday, March 24, 1982. Retrieved November 25, 2022.
- ^ Rhodes, Dusty (November 5, 2008). "A World Series champ and his phenomenal family". Illinois Times. Retrieved September 22, 2015.
External links
edit- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
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