Harry Weaver, baseball player, 1915-1919

Harry Weaver

Born: 2/26/1892 in Clarendon, PA, USA

Died: 5/30/1983 in Rochester, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1915-09-18 | Final Game: 1919-05-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Harry Abraham Weaver

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Biography

Harry Weaver was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1915 to 1919. Born in 1892, Weaver played during a transformative era in baseball, which saw the sport beginning to evolve from the deadball era into a more offensive-minded game. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 3-6 with a 3.64 earned run average, showcasing his ability to compete on the mound against some of the era's toughest hitters. Weaver's career included a total of 21 strikeouts and 1 save, reflecting his role as a reliable option in the pitching rotation. While his overall numbers may not place him among the most celebrated pitchers of his time, his contributions to the teams he played for during the early years of the 20th century were significant. As a member of the burgeoning professional baseball community, Weaver's experiences and performances helped pave the way for future generations of pitchers in the sport. He remained a part of baseball history until his passing, with his legacy continuing to be recognized by enthusiasts of the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
3 6 19 8 4 2 1 81.7 82 33 2 31 21 3.64 0

Career ERA 3.64 vs. league average 2.86 across their career seasons — 27.4% 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
1915 PHA AL 0 2 2 2 2 0 0 18.0 18 6 10 1 3.00 2.90 (-4%) -888.1
1916 PHA AL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 8.0 14 9 5 2 10.12 — 0.0
1917 CHC NL 1 1 4 2 1 1 0 19.7 17 6 7 8 2.75 2.69 (-2%) -
1918 CHC NL 2 2 8 3 1 1 1 32.7 27 8 7 9 2.20 2.83 (+22%) -
1919 CHC NL 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 3.3 6 4 2 1 10.80 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
19 22 0 5 1 0 0 2 1 0 7 0.227 0.227 0.273 0.500 0.0

Career AVG .227 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 10.0% below league average.

Career OBP .227 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 28.4% below league average.

Career SLG .273 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 17.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.649 across their career seasons — 22.9% 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
1915 PHA AL 2 6 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1916 PHA AL 3 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1917 CHC NL 4 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1918 CHC NL 8 8 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1919 CHC NL 2 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 19 0 5 36 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1915 PHA P 2 0 2 11 0 0
1916 PHA P 3 0 1 2 0 0
1917 CHN P 4 0 0 10 1 0
1918 CHN P 8 0 2 13 0 1
1919 CHN P 2 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 19