Description:
hn Wehner is a former Major League Baseball (MLB) utility player and a current color analyst for the Pittsburgh Pirates. A Pittsburgh native and graduate of Carrick High School, he has spent over 20 years in the Pirates' broadcast booth as of 2026, serving as an analyst for both radio and television.
Professional Career Highlights
Wehner's baseball career is deeply rooted in the Pittsburgh organization, where he has spent a total of 34 seasons as a player, coach, and broadcaster.
MLB Playing Career (1991–2001): Wehner played 11 seasons in the major leagues, primarily as a utility man for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1991–1996, 1999–2001) and the Florida Marlins (1997–1998).
World Series Champion: He earned a World Series ring as a member of the 1997 Florida Marlins.
Historic Final Home Run: On October 1, 2000, Wehner hit the final home run in the history of Three Rivers Stadium off Chicago's Jon Lieber.
Defensive Excellence: He shares the Major League record for the most consecutive errorless games played at third base (99 games).
Coaching: Following his retirement from playing in 2001, he served as a coach for the Double-A Altoona Curve from 2003 to 2004 before joining the broadcast team.
Career Statistics
Category Career Total
Games Played 461
Batting Average .249
Home Runs 4
Runs Batted In (RBI) 54
Stolen Bases 15
Hits 200
Current Role
As of the 2026 season, Wehner continues his long-standing tenure as a broadcaster for the Pirates on SportsNet Pittsburgh. He typically works as part of a rotating team of analysts alongside other former players such as Bob Walk, Neil Walker, and Kevin Young. He remains a prominent local figure in the Pittsburgh sports community, often providing insight on team development and player performance
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