George Wetzel
Pitcher, Baseball Player
1865 – 1903
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Who was George Wetzel?
George B. Wetzel was a 17-year-old pitcher who started two games for the Baltimore Orioles in 1885.
The second youngest player to appear in a game in 1885, Wetzel made his debut on August 26 and appeared in his final game on September 2. He went 0-2 in the two games he started, allowing 27 hits in 17 innings of work, walking 9 and striking out six. He allowed 26 runs, 16 of which were earned, giving him an 8.47 ERA.
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- Born
- 1865
Philadelphia - Also known as
- Shorty Wetzel
- George William Wetzel
- Profession
- Died
- Nov 25, 1903
Philadelphia
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on July 23, 2013
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