Doug McWeeny

Born: 8/17/1896 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 1/1/1953 in Melrose Park, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1921-04-24 | Final Game: 1930-06-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Douglas Lawrence McWeeny

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Biography

Doug McWeeny was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1921 to 1930. Born in 1896, he made his mark in Major League Baseball during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the lively ball era, where offensive output began to flourish. Over the course of his career, McWeeny compiled a record of 37 wins and 57 losses, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 4.17. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded 386 strikeouts, showcasing his capacity to dominate opposing hitters at times. In addition to his strikeouts, McWeeny also contributed to his teams with six saves, demonstrating his versatility on the mound. Although he may not have been a star in the conventional sense, his presence on the field and his contributions to the game during the 1920s helped lay the groundwork for future generations of pitchers. McWeeny's career reflects the evolving landscape of baseball during his time, as he navigated through significant changes in the sport while striving to make his mark in the annals of baseball history.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1.0	1.0	1.0	1.0	0	1.0	0	2.0	0	0	0	1.000	1.000	3.000	4.000

Pitching

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA
0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.00

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1934	1.0	1.0	1.0	1.0	0	1.0	0	2.0	0	0	0	1.000	1.000	3.000	4.000

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching

Season	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA
1934	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.00

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
37	57	206	118	37	5	6	948.0	980	439	56	450	386	4.17	0

Career ERA 4.17 vs. league average 4.25 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1921	CHW	AL	3	6	27	8	3	0	2	97.7	127	66	45	46	6.08	4.02 (-51%)	-
1922	CHW	AL	0	1	4	1	0	0	0	10.7	13	7	7	5	5.91	4.18 (-41%)	-
1924	CHW	AL	1	3	13	5	2	0	0	43.3	47	22	17	18	4.57	4.13 (-11%)	-
1926	BRO	NL	11	13	42	24	10	1	1	216.3	213	73	84	96	3.04	4.11 (+26%)	1635.1
1927	BRO	NL	4	8	34	22	6	0	1	164.3	167	65	70	73	3.56	4.08 (+13%)	-2431.6
1928	BRO	NL	14	14	42	32	12	4	1	244.0	218	86	114	79	3.17	4.13 (+23%)	-2324.1
1929	BRO	NL	4	10	36	24	4	0	1	146.0	167	99	93	59	6.10	4.60 (-33%)	-5354.2
1930	CIN	NL	0	2	8	2	0	0	0	25.7	28	21	20	10	7.36	4.80 (-53%)	-236.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
206	288	18	30	3	0	0	6	1	31	126	0.104	0.194	0.115	0.308	-2398.9

Career AVG .104 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — 63.5% below league average.

Career OBP .194 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — 44.2% below league average.

Career SLG .115 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — 71.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.308 vs. league average 0.748 across their career seasons — 58.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1921	CHW	AL	27	31	2	1	1	1	0	3	21	0.032	—	—	—	—	0.0
1922	CHW	AL	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1924	CHW	AL	13	9	2	0	0	0	1	4	4	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1926	BRO	NL	42	64	5	7	1	0	0	3	25	0.109	.279 (-61%)	.345 (-53%)	.390 (-68%)	.735 (-61%)	-687.7
1927	BRO	NL	34	47	0	2	0	1	0	7	22	0.043	—	—	—	—	-581.1
1928	BRO	NL	42	81	5	14	1	3	0	6	34	0.173	.280 (-38%)	.342 (-33%)	.395 (-53%)	.737 (-44%)	-614.4
1929	BRO	NL	36	48	3	5	0	1	0	6	17	0.104	—	—	—	—	-515.8
1930	CIN	NL	8	7	1	1	0	0	0	1	2	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0