Johnny Werts

Henry Levi Werts

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 10", Weight 180 lb.

• Debut April 14, 1926
• Final Game May 22, 1929
• Born April 20, 1898 in Pomaria, SC USA
• Died September 24, 1990 in Newberry, SC USA

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Biographical Information

Johnny Werts finished second on the Boston Braves in wins in 1926 with 11, trailing only Larry Benton's 14. He finished second in the league in hit batsmen, behind only Don Songer's 11. In 1927, his six wild pitches were third most in the National League.

On June 2, 1928, he was traded with Jimmy Cooney Jr. and Luke Urban to the Buffalo Bisons for Bonnie Hollingsworth.

He also spent seven years playing in the minor leagues, going 59-62 in 218 games. In 1924, he posted a 2.79 ERA despite going 16-17.

Following his death, he was interred at St. Paul Lutheran Church Cemetery in Newberry, SC.