Wes Westrum
| Wes Westrum | |
|---|---|
Westrum with the New York Giants in 1955 | |
| Catcher / Manager | |
| Born: November 28, 1922 Clearbrook, Minnesota, U.S. | |
| Died: May 28, 2002 (aged 79) Clearbrook, Minnesota, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 17, 1947, for the New York Giants | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 29, 1957, for the New York Giants | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .217 |
| Home runs | 96 |
| Runs batted in | 315 |
| Managerial record | 260–366 |
| Winning % | .415 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Managerial record at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
| As player
As manager | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Wesley Noreen Westrum (November 28, 1922 – May 28, 2002) was an American professional baseball player, coach, manager, and scout. He played for 11 seasons as a catcher in Major League Baseball for the New York Giants from 1947 to 1957 and was known as a superb defensive catcher. He served as the second manager in the history of the New York Mets, replacing Casey Stengel in 1965 after the latter fractured his hip and was forced to retire.