Fred Wenz Memorabilia & Collectibles

About Fred Wenz Memorabilia & Collectibles

Fred Wenz, nicknames “Fireball,” is a former American professional baseball player. He was born on August 26, 1941 in Bound Brook, New Jersey. Wenz was listed at 6 ft. 3 in. and 214 lbs. He batted and threw with his right and played as pitcher for a few teams in the Major League Baseball throughout his three year season; the Boston Red Sox and the Philadelphia Phillies.

 

Fred Wenz started his professional baseball career after he was signed by the San Francisco Giants in 1959 as amateur free agent. Fred Wenz was however, unable to make his pro debut with the Giants and instead, on June, 1961 Wenz was sent to the Boston Red Sox by the Giants for an unknown transaction, according to sources. Wenz then made his debut with the Red Sox on June 4, 1968. Wenz managed to play for two seasons with Boston before he was purchased by the Philadelphia Phillies on November 25, 1969. Wenz had his final game with the Phillies on September 29, 1970.

 

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About Fred Wenz:

Fred Wenz (full name: Frederick Charles Wenz; Fireball) played pitcher from 1968 until 1970 for the Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Phillies. He played for the Red Sox from 1968 - 1969 and Phillies in 1970. Over 3 seasons, he played games, won 3 games, struck out 38 batters, and had a 4.68 ERA. Born on August 26, 1941 in Bound Brook, NJ, Wenz stands 6' 3" and weighs 214 lb. He attended high school. His debut was on June 4, 1968 and he played his final game on September 29, 1970. Over his career, Wenz made $13,000. Common misspellings of his name include Frederick Charles Fireball Fred Wenz.