Buzz Wetzel
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.
| Buzz Wetzel | |
|---|---|
 Newspaper photo of Wetzel | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: August 25, 1894 Jay, Oklahoma | |
| Died: March 7, 1941 (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 | |
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
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Retrosheet