Dennis Werth

Dennis Werth
First baseman
Born: (1952-12-29) December 29, 1952 (age 72) Lincoln, Illinois, U.S.
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 17, 1979, for the New York Yankees
Last MLB appearance
September 27, 1982, for the Kansas City Royals
MLB statistics
Batting average	.209
Home runs	3
Runs batted in	15
Stats at Baseball Reference
Teams
New York Yankees (1979–1981) Kansas City Royals (1982)

Dennis Dean Werth (born December 29, 1952) is an American 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.^[citation needed] 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]

References

1. "The New York Yankees Wednesday acquired third baseman Butch...," United Press International (UPI), Wednesday, March 24, 1982. Retrieved November 25, 2022.
2. Rhodes, Dusty (November 5, 2008). "A World Series champ and his phenomenal family". Illinois Times. Retrieved September 22, 2015.

External links

• Career statistics from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)