He sets the example with the way he plays. There is no story behind the Wendles disdain for batting gloves; he has just never worn them. Wendle grew up admiring Chase Utley, but doesnt model his game after him. This guy's a pro. Previously, she covered the As full-time from 1999 to 2021. But while baseball was always his first love, he had plenty of energy and talent for other sports, starring in both soccer and wresting. Miami Marlins placed 2B Joey Wendle on the 10-day injured list retroactive to May 12, 2022. Wendle has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to an oblique injury. Fishing. Mendle, Big Bopper are nicknames for Joey Wendle. Swing harder and youll whiff more. In order to do that, you need a mix of offensive types. Because we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to allow some types of cookies. Tampa Bay Rays placed 2B Joey Wendle on the 10-day injured list. Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Baseball Reference Database. But during one particular district game, Rector thought it would be a good idea to get the youngster some experience. Danny thought Wendles batting line was a BABIP mirage. The Miami Marlins placed right-hander Johnny Cueto on the 15-day injured list and infielder Joey Wendle on the 10-day IL on Tuesday. All this culminated in landing him as a pre-season All-American selection before his junior year. Wendle sees a bright future for the Marlins, who continued their offseason shopping by acquiring the All-Star infielder from the Rays for outfield prospect Kameron Misner on Tuesday night. Either way, you cant use one guys injuries as an excuse while burying the other for injuries. Lindsey Wendle. He will likely jump into the back of the rotation after posting a 3.58 ERA in 17 starts last year. He didnt have the size or strength anyone else did so he had to be really talented. 21,252nd in major league history) He knew how to take fouls and with him usually being the smallest player on the field and going up against some rather imposing defenders was able to position his body well, draw contact and get us a restart usually in a dangerous area for scoring. When you visit any web site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Wendle was scratched from the Marlins' lineup Monday due to oblique soreness, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. Rays 1 Reds 8: Lots of chicken on the bone, Rays merch pouring in after 13-0 start to 2023 season, GDT: Introducing the Rays workhorse starter, TBD, Rays 8, Blue Jays 1: Leaving Toronto on a High Note, Tampa Bay Rays Dominate Toronto Blue Jays 8-1 Behind Alek Manoahs Struggles and Shane McClanahans Dominance, three homers during the double header sweep. Joey Wendle had managed just three singles in his last 32 at-bats as the calendar flipped to October in 2016. Wendle was 0-for-8 with one walk and two strikeouts through four games played this year. Anderson, we know is really good when hes healthy. Every strikeout is just a learning opportunity. Wendle had been scheduled for a hearing Tuesday -- his 32nd birthday. They were willing to take a little risk on Moss, coming off hip surgery. With the White Sox last year, he tossed 158 1/3 innings with a 3.35 ERA. We're not where we want to be on the field, but we're 11 games in, and we know we have a talented group and we still believe in ourselves.". He is eligible to be activated off the 10-day IL at any time, but it probably won't happen for several more days as he tests the muscle and rounds back into form. Weve been so fortunate to have a left-handed-hitting infielder with Joeys versatility and defensive acumen everywhere you play him -- good luck finding that combination," Rays president of baseball operations Erik Neander said. This is a carousel. Free Agent: 2024, More Joey Wendle Pages at Baseball Reference. But another thing happened in 2021, which is that Wendle played 200 innings at shortstop. If Im a GM in this era, Id try to build a starting lineup with all the guys that hit .300 or .290+. Draft: Drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 6th round of the 2012 MLB June Amateur Draft from West Chester University of Pennsylvania (West Chester, PA). Wendle has remarked in other sources about the impact the physical therapist had on him. He reached the postseason with Tampa Bay every year from 2019-21. Though 2011 was a bit of a down year for Wendle (he hit only .346 and his OPS dropped to .906) and for West Chester, he again excelled in another wood bat league the summer following the Coastal Plains League where he finished second in the league in hitting at .377 over 53 games for the Edenton Steamers while setting a league record for hits. Tampa Bay Rays placed 2B Joey Wendle on the 10-day injured list. E-mail: sslusser@sfchronicle.com Twitter: @susanslusser. Joey Wendle has never won a World Series. But then, something happened. Anderson should be on 3B, with Wendle as his backup. Wendle isn't starting Wednesday against Atlanta. The information does not usually directly identify you, but it can give you a more personalised web experience. Wendle now listed at 6-foot-1 and 190 pounds said for all his focus on the field, hes actually fairly laid back off it. Hampson has never hit much, posting a career batting line of .235/.296/.370 despite playing half his games at Coors Field. Joey Wendle is a Second Baseman, Third Baseman and Shortstop. With Wendle on the shelf, the Fish will likely turn to Jon Berti and Hampson to cover the shortstop position. But since 2018 hes been the 83rd best position player in baseball by fWAR, just behind Joey Votto and ahead of Giancarlo Stanton and Brandon Belt. Wendle is not in the Marlins' lineup for Thursday's matchup against the Mets, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. Joey Wendle texted back and told his older brother how much fun he was having. So as you grow older, you learn the fundamentals and youd better be good at them because there are a lot of things you cant control.. For the rest, Arraez is also better because he stays on the field. Yes, Joey Wendle still play baseball. Shes had her chance and has failed pretty poorly. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. And no matter how much it may look like David Eckstein, 4 WAR is success. All we know is: 1) we have a major crush on him and the way he plays the game, and 2) hes faster than you think. Joey Wendle hit .300/.354/.435 over 545 plate appearances in 2018. I watched Joey play several times during the summer between his junior and senior year of high school. Hes played the three infield positions to the left of first base as well as some time in center and left. MIAMI -- Joey Wendle is no stranger to winning. 2B Joey Wendle assigned to Nashville Sounds. Having an effective offense is the ultimate goal. Miami Marlins placed 2B Joey Wendle on the 10-day injured list retroactive to September 19, 2022. MIAMI -- The Marlins and infielder Joey Wendle on Thursday agreed to a contract for the 2022 season, with a mutual option for '23. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & resort (KS). Wendle (oblique) is not in the Marlins' starting lineup Tuesday against the Twins. The American Field. "There's a lot of exciting arms from top to bottom and position players, as well. But Beef has poisoned the Is it tax day in California? "He's played third base for the Rays for a while now," Ng said of Wendle. Joey, the youngest and always small for his age he wrestled at 98 pounds as a freshman in high school was determined to keep up in every sport, every game. MESA, Ariz. Mark Ellis 2.0 is in Oaklands camp. Joey chose West Chester because of the winning baseball tradition (two recent D-II College World Series appearances), as well as the chance to get on the field quickly. 2B Joey Wendle assigned to Yaquis de Obregon. Our first game in 2012 at West Virginia State, Joey was hitting third, says Prachniak. Considering that it was Ng that nixed the extension discussions in the 2020-21 offseason that the Marlins were in with him before she was hired, this may not end well for Ng considering all of her other questionable decisions in running the team. Ben Wendle is a physical therapist, and Joey said hed like to follow him. He had asked for a raise from $2.25 million to $4.9 million and had been offered $4.35 million. A visual look at how Joe Wendle ranks across the league, conference, division, and team. April 26, 1990 Again, as you point out, another reason to question Ngs decision making. The Indians, though, needed a left-handed hitting slugger and didnt want to go the free-agent route. The Miami Marlins scratched Joey Wendle (oblique) for Monday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Throw.. Towards the end of 2018, fellow writer JT Morgan noticed something weird: Joey Wendle had stopped striking out. The Rays had sent catcher Jonah Heim to Oakland as the PTBNL to acquire Wendle, but in Dannys mind they had chosen Wendle over Corey Dickerson. Turns out the next Mark Ellis could have been playing shortstop all along. Both of those guys are injury prone, which is one of your complaints about Cooper, but guess which one is closer to that .290 hitter you believe teams should stock up on. If Wendle was Ellis he should have been playing shortstop. I thought Mike Hill was as bad as it gets and how I was wrong. Second Baseman, Third Baseman and Shortstop, Team: See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Everybody's been really good to me so far, very professional, and it's been a really good experience. Joey Wendle can do it all. Tampa Bay Rays sent 2B Joey Wendle on a rehab assignment to Charlotte Stone Crabs. Putting aside the ability to control the zone and the willingness to take a walk, bat talent is a relationship between power and whiffs. 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Long-term the shortstop position needed to be opened for rookies Wander Franco and Taylor Walls, but having Wendle around raised the short-term floor. But they were damn good wrestlers. Though he was a talented and accomplished high school athlete, Joey was lightly recruited out of high school due mostly to his small stature. vs. HOU 4 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB, Rookie Status: WebBe Unique. Havent seen him in a while. But his greatest asset in the coachs mind remained his mental game. The 32-year-old has never really held a starting assignment over a full MLB season -- he's topped 500 plate appearances only twice in his career, with his career high being 545 -- and the Marlins' late signing of Jose Iglesias would give them an option at shortstop if Wendle proves he's better suited for a utility role. Positions: Eligibility restrictions apply. Baseball Arbitration Research Market Analyst Job Opening, Checking In On The Rays Left-Handed Bats, How To Set Up Notifications For Breaking News. Oakland Athletics reassigned 2B Joey Wendle to the minor leagues. Pitchers that throw strikes have a hard time neutralizing guys that can hit for average. The Marlins have placed infielders Joey Wendle and Brian Anderson on the 10-day injured list, tweets Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald. 2B Joey Wendle assigned to American League All-Stars. Tampa Bay Rays activated 2B Joey Wendle. Tampa Bay Rays activated 2B Joey Wendle from the 10-day injured list. I blame the front administration, namely GM and scouts for taking team to sucking to whole new levels. "It makes a big deal whether or not you want to come to the ballpark every day," Wendle said. PR spin. Wendle's $6.6 million mutual option was declined by Miami on Tuesday, but he remains with the team for his final year of arbitration eligibility, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. #Rays #RaysUp #Marlins https:// trib.al/jJWf86O. Joey Wendle was born on April 26, 1990, in Southern Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. He was born to proud parents Scott Wendle and Carol Wendle. The Wendlers has three sons: Andy Wendle, Ben Wendle, and Joey Wendle. Joey is the youngest one. Tampa Bay Rays activated 2B Joey Wendle from the paternity list. Wendle was scratched from the Marlins ' Its very high praise from those of us who know Mark well, but Joey has lived up to all of that and more in the first month of camp.. And to make things worse, is along the way, she makes sure to not miss her interviews, public appearances and other self-promoting items. These interviews provide a better picture of this intense and intensely private man, but with the sense that we will never really get to know him. "You hear some stories of [a place] just not [having a] very good atmosphere, and that's certainly not the case here. 2B Joey Wendle assigned to American League All-Stars. Court strikes down Berkeleys first-in-the-nation ban on natural gas, Your Privacy Choices (Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads). Bat talent is a funny thing because it can look very different depending on the decisions a player makes about his swing. But Wendles first step, slick footwork, and soft hands made up for what he lacked in arm strength. Hes a grinder and a worker and a guy who will get to everything in his power. Joey Wendle has played for 3 teams; the Oakland Athletics, Tampa Bay Rays and Miami Marlins. His current contract terms are 1 yr/$6M (23). MLB rumors: Yankees eyeing Bryan Reynolds trade. Joey is one of the better second base prospects Ive seen in a long time, infield coach Mike Gallego said. Wendle sat out last nights "I think one of the great things similarly to Avi Garca is that you can put him at different positions, and we can be flexible with it. Still we argued. Akron RubberDucks sent 2B Joe Wendle on a rehab assignment to AZL Indians. But he never thought twice. I think thats something Id like to pursue whether my baseball career is successful or unsuccessful, he said. Cracks me up when a pitcher gets bombed then immediately placed on the DL. Tampa Bay Rays placed 2B Joey Wendle on the paternity list. Joey Wendle has 0 home runs this season and 30 home runs over his career. Do you have a sports website? I think the fact that Joey doesnt wear batting gloves and consistently plays hard, people almost miss out on the fact that he is an elite baseball talent, Prachniak told us. One main reason for Wendles highly developed skills: Ben is three years older and oldest brother Andy is five years older. How often Wendle will play has yet to be determined, but his addition affects third baseman Brian Anderson and utility player Jon Berti. This website is not directly or indirectly affiliated, associated, or connected in any way to Major League Baseball, the National Basketball Association, the National Football League or the National Hockey League. All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. Oakland Athletics invited non-roster 2B Joey Wendle to spring training. Tampa Bay Rays sent 2B Joey Wendle on a rehab assignment to GCL Rays. Right wrist fracture. Sign Duvall to play CF? Joey Wendle: Jack-of-all-Trades. And he continued to develop physically at West Chester, thanks to general maturity that comes with age and a commitment to the weight room. But hey, at least you guys will have a high team batting average with Arraez and Yuli. Hes not the type of player you build a team around. The minute they face a pitcher that is pounding the strikezone, those OBP guys that cant hit are neutralized. Jon Berti is replacing Wendle at shortstop Monday and would be in line to fill in at shortstop if the latter requires an extended absence. It certainly doesnt mean that Joey Wendle is boring per se. Joe Wendle signed a 1 year / $6,000,000 contract with the Miami Marlins, including $6,000,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $6,000,000. Theres not a lot to like in Wendles 2017 stat line as a 27 year old in Triple-A. And everyone whos seen Wendle play is nuts about him. Im not saying hes Mike Schmidt or comparable to Nolan Arenado, but every team cant have those guys. He posted 10 Defensive Runs Saved (DRS), mostly at To the point. A's prospect Joey Wendle, playing for the minor-league Akron RubberDucks. Cooper should be wearing another uniform. Oakland Athletics recalled 2B Joey Wendle from Nashville Sounds. By Darragh McDonald | April 4, 2023 at 2:40pm CDT. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. I like Segura well enough, and was hoping my RS would go after him, and the $$$ are reasonable. Joeys instincts are off the charts. It's also available for football, basketball and hockey. Exceeded rookie limits during 2018 season, 2023 Contract Status: He's coming off a down season in which he hit .259/.297/.360 but should be able to continue filling a part-time role. MIAMI -- The Marlins and infielder Joey Wendle on Thursday agreed to a contract for the 2022 season, with a mutual option for '23. Every day, I look forward to coming in -- between the staff and the players, the guys who you spend every day with. A strong summer in the wood-bat New England Collegiate League followed, where Wendle got the opportunity to compete against more advanced talent. But when youre a limited budget team, and you can have a nice player who is a nominee to lose the GG to Arenado, you keep that guy. All rights reserved. Wendle, though, doesnt think he is like anyone except himself. Hes an incredible fielder, dont get me wrong, and he can hit, but hes very clear-headed. I know that his body awareness on the soccer field translated extremely well to the wrestling mat as well.. "Real good news," Miami manager Don Mattingly said. High School: Avon Grove HS (West Grove, PA), School: West Chester University of Pennsylvania (West Chester, PA), Debut: We've heard nothing but great things in terms of his personality in terms of his leadership skills, and really what he brought to that Tampa Bay club, so we couldn't be more excited.". Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. And you look up to your older brothers and both of them set a great example for me from Day One, how to do things. In corresponding moves, right-hander Johnny Cueto was placed on the 15-day injured list with right biceps tightness, infielder Joey Wendle was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right intercostal strain and right-hander Jeff Lindgren was designated for assignment. Everything done correctly. And if that werent enough, he also won the team rock-paper-scissors tournament. Contributing meteorologist Anthony Edwards tells us what to expect. I laughed at Danny and told him he didnt need to spend his energy thinking about Wendle. Isnt a high batting average the ultimate goal anyway? He struck out just 15.7% of batters he faced but limited walks to a tiny 5.1% rate. Because he was a short and thin infielder in high school, Joey was not easy for college coaches to identify as a college prospect. A batter can often shift his position on the spectrum in search of the optimal combination but only rarely does he elevate his overall bat talent. Look at whatever numbers you want for Anderson, but at the end of the year, compare what we get offensively and defensively out of 3B to what Anderson does in both categories. Im being realistic about our situation versus what would be ideal for me to see the Marlins try. The rest works. As for his personal accomplishments, Wendle was an All-American, hitting .399/.479/.768 with 12 homers. Berti was not initially listed in the Marlins' lineup Monday, but will fill in for Joey Wendle after the team scratched him from the lineup with oblique soreness. Amid the rolling hills, farms, and creeping exurbs of Philly and Wilmington, you will not find a town called Avon Grove the high school from which Joey Wendle graduated because it is not an actual place. Left hamstring tendinitis. Now we'll compare our variables and Wendle statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. With Cueto, it was to bring another pitcher in to not put pressure on some of the young arms for when she would eventually trade Pablo Lopez. Its fair to say that Joey Wendle is a no-nonsense guy. Miami Marlins Transactions Braxton Garrett Daniel Castano Garrett Hampson Jeff Lindgren Joey Wendle Johnny Cueto. In 2010, Wendle slashed .389/.443/.635, leading him to be a finalist for the D-II player of the year. Youre right about one thing, dont look now. The question is always are they actually hurt or are they just struggling and they come up with something to give them a rest and reset? He is expected to return in late April. Joey Wendle is from a totally different small southern Chester County town. All the young guys pitched in 2022. Miami Marlins (majors, 10-day IL), Born: Taking the kids to church, not letting them get away with crap, very respectful kind of kids that, if I had a daughter, I would want my daughter to date one of those guys.. Some high school data is courtesy David McWater. Anderson is NOT good, he was barely a product of the ball the league was using. The Rays were rebuilding. 3. She is also a correspondent for the MLB Network. And they were as tough as any wrestlers Ive ever coached, McCue said. See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Straightforward. Joey Wendle hit .300/.354/.435 over 545 plate appearances in 2018. But where was Wendle when that call came? 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