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Name Team Age
Butch Wertz Retired (1997, Age 35) Died (2031, Age 69)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Undrafted
(1984)		 RP R/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Lou Brock League 0 5 years (111 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B  C- D-
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
F  D- C-
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
D- F  D+
Endurance Velocity Control
D  A- B-
Leadership   Mentor Value  
D  C+
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
D+ 0 2/9/1962
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
0 2 3
Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---)
F  (0.0 %) F  (0.0 %) F  (0.0 %)

Stats  |   Splits  |   Playoffs  |   Energy  |   Improvements  |   Past Skills  |   Awards   |  Batting   |  Fielding   |  Game Log
Year Type   Chances    Endurance   Velocity   Control   Total 
1984 Majors 23.00 0 / 0 6 / 10 5 / 13 11 / 23
1985 Majors 27.00 0 / 1 8 / 16 2 / 10 10 / 27
1986 Majors 25.00 0 / 0 2 / 8 6 / 17 8 / 25
1987 Majors 27.00 0 / 0 2 / 11 8 / 16 10 / 27
1988 Majors 38.96 1 / 4 4 / 16 2 / 18 7 / 38
1989 Minors 18.00 0 / 0 2 / 8 0 / 10 2 / 18
1990 Majors 25.00 0 / 0 3 / 10 2 / 15 5 / 25
1991 Majors 29.00 0 / 3 2 / 16 1 / 10 3 / 29
1992 Majors 15.48 0 / 0 1 / 7 1 / 8 2 / 15
1993 Majors 36.86 1 / 5 0 / 16 0 / 15 1 / 36
1994 Majors 33.34 0 / 4 0 / 14 2 / 15 2 / 33
1995 Majors 41.39 0 / 5 0 / 15 0 / 21 0 / 41
1996 Majors 42.88 -1 / 8 0 / 16 -3 / 18 -4 / 42
1997 Minors 7.00 0 / 1 0 / 3 0 / 3 0 / 7
1997 Majors 7.51 -4 / 0 -4 / 2 -2 / 5 -10 / 7
Total -3 / 31 26 / 168 24 / 194 47 / 393
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1997-11-01Butch Wertz has retired from the New York Coyotes
1997-09-02The New York Coyotes have promoted Butch Wertz to the major league team. The New York Coyotes have sent Charlie Peterson to the minors.
1997-08-24The New York Coyotes have designated Butch Wertz for assignment.
1997-08-21The New York Coyotes have promoted Butch Wertz to the major league team. The New York Coyotes have designated Cozy Smith for assignment.
1997-08-21The New York Coyotes have acquired Butch Wertz from the waiver wire.
1997-06-04The Los Angeles Cameos have waived Butch Wertz.
1997-05-24The Los Angeles Cameos have acquired Butch Wertz from the waiver wire.
1997-05-12The Chicago Blue Spartans have waived Butch Wertz.
1997-03-07The Chicago Blue Spartans have promoted Milo Goldsberry to the major league team. The Chicago Blue Spartans have designated Butch Wertz for assignment.
1996-06-02Butch Wertz of the Chicago Blue Spartans is injured and is expected to be out 5 days.
1996-05-22The Chicago Blue Spartans have placed Butch Wertz on the trade block.
1992-07-14The Chicago Cubs have promoted Butch Wertz to the major league team. The Chicago Cubs have designated Mike Waslewski for assignment.
1992-07-14The Chicago Cubs have acquired Butch Wertz from the waiver wire.
1992-06-25The Cincinnati Red Legs have waived Butch Wertz.
1992-06-19The Cincinnati Red Legs have acquired Butch Wertz from the waiver wire.
1990-04-01The Cleveland WAHOO have waived Butch Wertz.
1989-03-01The Cleveland WAHOO have promoted Paul Karr to the major league team. The Cleveland WAHOO have promoted Bob Caldwell to the major league team. The Cleveland WAHOO have sent Butch Wertz to the minors.
1988-04-01The Cleveland WAHOO have promoted Chris Kelly to the major league team. The Cleveland WAHOO have promoted Butch Wertz to the major league team. The Cleveland WAHOO have promoted Dick Pocoroba to the major league team. The Cleveland WAHOO have designated Joe Summers for assignment. The Cleveland WAHOO have designated Bud Mees for assignment. The Cleveland WAHOO have designated John Summers for assignment.
1988-04-01The Cleveland WAHOO have acquired Butch Wertz from the waiver wire.