Joseph Abraham Werrick (October 25, 1861 – May 10, 1943) was a professional

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. He played in

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for four seasons in the 19th century. Werrick made his professional debut in for the Winona Clippers of the minor

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. Partway through the season, he moved on to that league's St. Paul Saints. Later that year, the Saints joined the

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as a late-season replacement, and Werrick made his major league debut, playing nine games. After the UA folded, Werrick returned to the minor leagues. After playing for the

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of the original Southern League in , he returned to the major leagues in with the American Association's

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. He spent three seasons as the Colonels' regular third baseman, being replaced late in by Harry Raymond. Werrick continued to play professionally, returning to St. Paul to play for the

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in . He finished his career in with the Dayton Veterans of the Interstate League.

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