443:. Previously plagued by bitterness and a fierce temper, Wockenfuss later recalled: "I found that it changed my life. I settled down on the field, was able to concentrate, and it made my home life better." His offensive improvement in 1977 followed his adoption of an unorthodox batting stance: feet close together and touching the back line of the batter's box, much of his back facing the pitcher while looking over his left shoulder at the pitcher, bat held above his head, and the fingers on his right hand waggling before each pitch. He began using the new stance while playing in the
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as a pinch hitter. In July 1985, Wockenfuss asked to be traded, preferably to an
American League team where he could extend his career as a designated hitter. He later expressed bitterness at how the Phillies treated him in 1985: "They had me there as a bullpen catcher, carrying buckets of balls to the bullpen. They made me feel like a fool. Like a bum." He consequently gave the Phillies an ultimatum to play him or release him. On August 19, the Phillies granted him an unconditional release. Wockenfuss's salary in his final year with the Phillies was $ 275,000.
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Wockenfuss played two seasons for the
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In 1992, Wockenfuss returned to minor league managing ranks, with the
Pittsburgh Pirates' Class-A Salem club in the Virginia League. He was promoted in 1993 to be manager of the Class-AA Carolina Mudcats in the Southern League. Wockenfuss missed portions of the 1993 season after undergoing two back
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In 12 major league seasons, Wockenfuss appeared in 795 games, including 266 as a catcher, 184 as a first baseman, 144 as a designated hitter, 110 as an outfielder, and four as a third baseman. He also appeared in 837 minor league games over 10 seasons. He compiled the following career statistics in
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his teammates. Mike Downey wrote at the time: "Wockenfuss is someone the Tigers count on. Nobody in baseball is a better hit-and-run man." Unfortunately, Downey added that
Wockenfuss also had a reputation as "the clubhouse carp," and his indirect criticism of the Tigers' owner was a "cardinal sin."
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Wockenfuss continued as the Tigers' backup catcher, starting 43 games at the position in 1976 and 33 in 1977. His offensive production improved significantly from .222 and three home runs in 1976 to .274 and nine home runs in 1977. Wockenfuss received negative press in 1976, when he tagged a runner
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In mid-March 1984, Wockenfuss noted that he would be happy to be traded to
Philadelphia, a 30-minute drive from his home in Wilmington. He drew criticism with further public complaints about his low pay ($ 200,000) and limited playing time and the high salaries being paid to unnamed "clowns" among
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having locked down the catching duties for the Tigers, Wockenfuss moved to the outfield, starting 49 games in right and left field. His offensive production also continued to improve with a .283 batting average and .357 on-base percentage. In 17 at bats as a pinch hitter during the 1978 season, he
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Wockenfuss married Pamela Lennon in 1971. They had three children, sons John
Bradley and Jeremy James, and daughter Caitlin Tara. Wockenfuss and his wife were divorced in 1986. He later remarried to a second wife, Fran, and they had a daughter named Jessica. They eventually divorced. He married
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Wockenfuss' career peaked in 1980 as he appeared in 126 games for the Tigers (52 at first base, 28 as the designated hitter, 25 at catcher, and 23 in the outfield) and compiled a career-high .390 on-base percentage. He also tallied career highs in home runs (16), runs (56), RBI (65), and
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Detroit from 1981 to 1983, appearing in 232 games, including 93 as the designated hitter, 58 at catcher, 55 at first base, 12 in the outfield, and two at third base. In 1982, he compiled a career-high .301 batting average.
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Detroit's manager in 1979, Wockenfuss saw an increase in playing time. He appeared in 87 games, including 35 games at first base, 20 games at catcher, six games in the outfield, and 14 games as the team's designated hitter. Wockenfuss also hit 15 home runs with 46
327:. One of the best all-around athletes Dickinson High produced, he lettered in football, basketball, baseball, and track. Wockenfuss played baseball as a pitcher. He played quarterback for the football team and gained notoriety for his use of a
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in June 1973, where he remained in the minor leagues. He was then acquired by the
Detroit Tigers from the Cardinals in December 1973 and played ten seasons for the club from 1974 to 1983, first as a backup
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Washington Senators in the 42nd round of the 1967 Major League Baseball June Amateur Draft. He spent five seasons in the Senators' farm system, including stints with the
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was injured. He appeared in his first major league game on August 11, 1974. Wockenfuss struggled in his first major league season, batting only .138 in 13 games.
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surgeries in April and August to address severe back problems. In January 1994, he announced: "My baseball career is over."
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prior to the 1977 season and batting around .390. Wockenfuss credited his new batting stance for his offensive turnaround.
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training camp, but was turned away. Unable to find any other takers, Wockenfuss signed with the independent, Single-A
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The trade immediately paid dividends for the Tigers as Hernández would win both the American League's
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in November 2018. He died on August 19, 2022, at the age of 73.
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in May 1976, Wockenfuss testified that he found God and became a
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to score from second base. Wockenfuss later said, "I don't think
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1739:"Longtime Detroit Tigers utilityman John Wockenfuss dies at 73"
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August 15, 1985, for the Philadelphia Phillies
471:(RBI). On August 9, 1979, he hit two home runs, including a
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1164:"Wockenfuss: Versatile Tiger a hit as '79 Athlete of Year"
1135:"John Wockenfuss: Once trade bait, he's now found a spot"
1567:"Wockenfuss still feeling the sting of Tigers' firing"
1170:. Wilmington, Delaware. pp. A12, A16 – via
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August 11, 1974, for the Detroit Tigers
1290:"Johnny B. 'Fuss may have committed the cardinal sin"
1541:"Mud Hens scratch for playoff berth with Wockenfuss"
1400:. Wilmington, Delaware. pp. C1, C3 – via
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On March 24, 1984, the Tigers traded Wockenfuss and
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1371:"Wockenfuss goes full circle – back to square 1"
1247:. Wilmington, Delaware. p. A17 – via
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737:title in 1996 and returned as manager in 1997.
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367:. The Cardinals assigned Wockenfuss to their
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375:. In 60 games for Tulsa, he compiled a .266
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934:"Wockenfuss Struggles to Stick With Tigers"
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1190:"Wockenfuss proving a big hit with Tigers"
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1465:"Lakeland manager will be Wockenfuss"
1057:"Wockenfuss would rather forget 1976"
965:"Wockenfuss journey has happy ending"
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2157:Major League Baseball first basemen
1737:Davis, Tyler J. (August 21, 2021).
1392:Ray Finocchiaro (August 20, 1985).
1086:"Wockenfuss finds God, inner peace"
432:ever forgave me for that mistake."
1691:Betsy Price (September 12, 2008).
1514:"Hens a tough test for Wockenfuss"
1031:"Cards trade Wockefuss to Detroit"
435:During a locker-room speech by an
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1337:Ray Finocchiaro (July 28, 1985).
1107:Marty Gervais (August 29, 1981).
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1264:"Wockenfuss wouldn't mind trade"
1241:"Wockenfuss major success story"
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1714:Jack Ireland (April 11, 1993).
1693:"Take a few swings for charity"
1394:"Wockenfuss cut; Stone returns"
816:Jack Ireland (April 11, 1993).
528:that season as Detroit won the
2152:Major League Baseball catchers
1512:Joe Cybulski (April 3, 1989).
1311:Bill McGraw (March 25, 1984).
1288:Mike Downey (March 15, 1984).
1270:. pp. 1D, 2D – via
1262:Bill McGraw (March 13, 1984).
1109:"Tigers make pitch for prayer"
932:Jim Hawkins (March 11, 1975).
756:Wockenfuss was diagnosed with
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1369:Ira Winderman (May 4, 1986).
565:his 12 major league seasons:
1133:Jim Hawkins (June 9, 1978).
751:Delaware Sports Hall of Fame
735:Northeast Independent League
305:Delaware Sports Hall of Fame
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2212:Evansville Triplets players
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2182:Burlington Senators players
1670:"Wockenfuss Back in Dugout"
1415:Joe Falls (March 4, 1986).
1313:"Wilson, Wockenfuss traded"
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1491:"Tiger system's Mr. Fixit"
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867:"John Wockenfuss Stats"
315:Wockenfuss was born in
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1792:Baseball-Reference.com
875:. Sports Reference LLC
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797:. Sports Reference LLC
794:Baseball-Reference.com
1772:Major League Baseball
1215:"Who's who in trades"
1084:(November 27, 1979).
741:Family and later life
238:Philadelphia Phillies
230:Major League Baseball
222:professional baseball
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317:Welch, West Virginia
85:Wilmington, Delaware
68:Welch, West Virginia
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249:Washington Senators
220:", was an American
120:Last MLB appearance
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