Dennis Werth Explained

Dennis Werth
Position:First baseman
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Birth Date:29 December 1952
Birth Place:Lincoln, Illinois
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:September 17
Debutyear:1979
Debutteam:New York Yankees
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:September 27
Finalyear:1982
Finalteam:Kansas City Royals
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Batting average
Stat1value:.209
Stat2label:Home runs
Stat2value:3
Stat3label:Runs batted in
Stat3value:15
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Dennis Dean Werth (born December 29, 1952) is a former Major League Baseball catcher, first baseman, and outfielder.

Career

Werth 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. 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

Werth is the stepfather of former Washington Nationals outfielder Jayson Werth, and the husband of former U.S. Olympic athlete Kim Schofield Werth.[2]

Notes and References

  1. https://www.upi.com/Archives/1982/03/24/The-New-York-Yankees-Wednesday-acquired-third-baseman-Butch/5213385794000/ "The New York Yankees Wednesday acquired third baseman Butch...," United Press International (UPI), Wednesday, March 24, 1982.
  2. News: Rhodes. Dusty. A World Series champ and his phenomenal family. September 22, 2015. Illinois Times. November 5, 2008.