Ken Weafer

Born: 2/6/1913 in Woburn, MA, USA

Died: 6/4/2005 in Guilderland, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1936-05-29 | Final Game: 1936-05-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 183 lbs

Full name: Kenneth Albert Weafer

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Biography

Ken Weafer, born in 1913, had a brief but notable presence in Major League Baseball, playing his only game on May 29, 1936. As a position player, Weafer's career spanned a single day, during which he did not record any hits, runs, or runs batted in, finishing with a batting average of .0. His one-game appearance places him among the ranks of players who had fleeting careers in the sport, often referred to as "cup of coffee" players. Despite the limited statistics, Weafer’s participation in the game reflects the era of the 1930s, a time characterized by the rise of the power hitters and the evolution of baseball as America's pastime. His name remains a part of baseball history, representing the millions of aspiring players who dreamt of a major league opportunity, even if only for a moment. Weafer's story serves as a reminder of the many individuals who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball, highlighting the unpredictability of a player's journey in the major leagues.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	0	0	0	0	3.0	6	4	1	3	0	12.00	0

Career ERA 12.00 vs. league average 4.59 across their career seasons — 161.6% worse than 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
1936	BSN	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	3.0	6	4	3	0	12.00	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.754 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1936	BSN	NL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1936	BSN	P	1	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Duke University	Durham	NC	1934, 1935