Werth is an alumnus of
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and
Lincoln College. Drafted by the
New York Yankees in the 19th round of the
1974 Major League Baseball draft, Werth made his Major League debut with the
New York Yankees on September 17, 1979, and appeared in his final game on September 27, 1982. During the baseball strike in 1981, Werth played for the
Columbus Clippers. He was signed by Yankees scout
Lou Maguolo. He was traded from the
Yankees to the
Royals for minor-league right-handed pitcher Scot Beahan during
spring training on March 24, 1982. ==Personal==