About Jack Wentz
Lived 1863 – 1907 (aged 44). Jack Wentz was an American baseball player.
John George Wentz (March 4, 1863 – September 14, 1907) was an American right-handed second baseman who played in one game for the Louisville Colonels in 1891. He was born John George Werntz.
Wentz appeared in his lone big league game on April 15, 1891, at the age of 28. He had four at-bats, collecting one hit for a .250 batting average. In the field, he committed two errors for a .667 fielding percentage.
Wentz also spent a few years in the minors, until at least 1904.
Following his death, he was interred at St. Louis Cemetery in Louisville.
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Who was Jack Wentz?
American baseball player
When was Jack Wentz born?
Jack Wentz was born on 4 March 1863 in Louisville.
When did Jack Wentz die?
Jack Wentz died on 14 September 1907 in Louisville.
What was Jack Wentz's occupation?
Jack Wentz was a baseball player.
What nationality was Jack Wentz?
Jack Wentz was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Wentz. https://biography.guide/jack-wentz/
MLA: "Jack Wentz." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jack-wentz/.
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