Herman Ralph Wehmeier was an American

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 professional baseball

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 player, a right-handed pitcher

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 for the Cincinnati Reds

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 (1945 and 1947–54), Philadelphia Phillies

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 (1954–56), St. Louis Cardinals

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 (1956–58) and Detroit Tigers

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 (1958). Wehmeier stood 6 in 2 in (1.88 m) tall and weighed 185 pounds (83.9 kg). He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio

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, and died in Dallas, Texas

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, at the age of 46, while he was testifying in a trial.

He led the National League in Walks Allowed in 1949 (117), 1950 (135) and 1952 (103). He led the NL in Earned Runs Allowed (145) in 1950. He led the NL in Wild Pitches in 1949 (7) and 1950 (11). He led the NL in Hit Batsmen (7) in 1952. In 13 seasons he had a 92-108 Win-Loss record, 240 Games Started, 79 Complete Games, 9 Shutouts, 9 Saves, 1,803 Innings Pitched, 794 Strikeouts, and a 4.80 ERA.

External links

• Herm Wehmeier at Find a Grave
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