Roy Weatherly, baseball player, 1936-1950

Roy Weatherly

Born: 2/25/1915 in Warren, TX, USA

Died: 1/19/1991 in Woodville, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1936-06-27 | Final Game: 1950-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Cyril Roy Weatherly

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Biography

Roy Weatherly, born in 1915, was a notable position player in Major League Baseball who made significant contributions to the game from 1936 until his retirement in 1950. Over the course of his career, Weatherly played in 811 games, accumulating 794 hits and a commendable batting average of .286. He demonstrated power at the plate with 43 home runs and drove in 290 runs, showcasing his ability to produce offensively. In addition to his hitting prowess, Weatherly also exhibited speed on the basepaths, finishing his career with 42 stolen bases. Weatherly's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball history, which included the late years of the Great Depression and the immediate post-World War II era. His athletic style combined both power and agility, making him a versatile asset for his teams. As a member of the league during this time, Weatherly not only contributed to his squads but also left a lasting legacy reflective of the evolving nature of the game, bridging the gap between pre-war baseball and the modern era. His achievements on the field have solidified his place in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
811 2781 415 794 152 44 43 290 42 180 170 0.286 0.331 0.418 0.749 1727.0

Career AVG .286 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — +7.0% above league average.

Career OBP .331 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .418 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — +10.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.749 vs. league average 0.717 across their career seasons — near 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 CLE AL 84 349 64 117 28 6 8 53 3 16 29 0.335 .283 (+18%) .349 (+4%) .404 (+28%) .753 (+17%) 985.7
1937 CLE AL 53 134 19 27 4 0 5 13 1 6 14 0.201 .276 (-27%) .342 (-28%) .398 (-14%) .740 (-20%) -518.9
1938 CLE AL 83 210 32 55 14 3 2 18 8 14 14 0.262 .272 (-4%) .341 (-10%) .392 (-2%) .734 (-6%) -283.0
1939 CLE AL 95 323 43 100 16 6 1 32 7 19 23 0.310 .274 (+13%) .342 (+2%) .393 (+3%) .735 (+2%) 89.2
1940 CLE AL 135 578 90 175 35 11 12 59 9 27 26 0.303 .267 (+13%) .335 (avg) .387 (+20%) .722 (+10%) 941.8
1941 CLE AL 102 363 59 105 21 5 3 37 2 32 20 0.289 .262 (+10%) .332 (+5%) .373 (+7%) .705 (+6%) 396.8
1942 CLE AL 128 473 61 122 23 7 5 39 8 35 25 0.258 .253 (+2%) .323 (-4%) .349 (+5%) .672 (+1%) -64.0
1943 NYY AL 77 280 37 74 8 3 7 28 4 18 9 0.264 .255 (+3%) .324 (-4%) .346 (+12%) .671 (+4%) 130.6
1946 NYY AL 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1950 NY1 NL 52 69 10 18 3 3 0 11 0 13 10 0.261 .265 (-2%) .346 (+9%) .401 (-3%) .747 (+3%) 49.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1943 WS NYA 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
OF 676 0 1565 53 41 15

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1936 CLE OF 84 0 164 15 5 2
1937 CLE 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1937 CLE OF 38 0 48 6 2 1
1938 CLE OF 55 0 110 7 3 3
1939 CLE OF 76 0 146 3 6 1
1940 CLE OF 135 0 370 10 12 3
1941 CLE OF 88 0 208 1 7 1
1942 CLE OF 117 0 324 7 3 4
1943 NYA OF 68 0 174 2 3 0
1950 NY1 OF 15 0 21 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 1
Left Field 68
Center Field 485
Right Field 132

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1940 Most Valuable Player AL 11th 34.0 336 0