Gernert, who died Thursday at the age of 89, was the last, making his debut with the Boston Red Sox in 1952, after being signed by Wagner, then in the early stages of his long tenure as a team scout.
Ironically, it was the acquisition of Wertz in 1959 that prompted Gernert's Boston exit, leading to parts of three more major league seasons with the Chicago Cubs, Detroit Tigers and Houston Colt .45s.
Gernert spent 11 seasons in the majors, ending in 1962, batting .254 with 103 home runs and 402 RBIs.
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