Monte Weaver, baseball player, 1931-1939

Monte Weaver

Born: 6/15/1906 in Helton, NC, USA

Died: 6/14/1994 in Orlando, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1931-09-20 | Final Game: 1939-07-04

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Montie Morton Weaver

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Biography

Monte Weaver was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1906, who played in Major League Baseball from 1931 until his retirement in 1939. Known for his competitive spirit and versatility on the mound, Weaver compiled a career record of 71 wins and 50 losses, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 4.36. He struck out 297 batters over his tenure and recorded four saves, contributing to his teams' pitching staff during a period characterized by the transition from the lively ball era to the more modern game. Weaver's playing style was marked by a strong fastball and a keen understanding of batters, allowing him to excel in various pitching situations. He was part of the league during a time when pitching was evolving, with strategies increasingly focusing on specialized roles and game management. His contributions to the teams he played for, particularly during the late 1930s, showcased his ability to adapt to the changing dynamics of baseball, making him a noteworthy figure in the history of the sport. Weaver's legacy remains as a testament to the skill and determination of pitchers in an era that laid the groundwork for future generations in baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
71 50 201 135 57 2 4 1052.0 1137 510 62 435 297 4.36 0

Career ERA 4.36 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
1931 WSN AL 1 0 3 1 1 0 0 10.0 11 5 6 6 4.50 4.10 (-10%) -
1932 WSN AL 22 10 43 30 13 1 2 234.0 236 106 112 83 4.08 4.13 (+1%) -
1933 WSN AL 10 5 23 21 12 1 0 152.3 147 55 53 45 3.25 3.86 (+16%) -
1934 WSN AL 11 15 31 31 11 0 0 204.7 255 109 63 51 4.79 4.29 (-12%) -
1935 WSN AL 1 1 5 2 0 0 0 12.0 16 7 6 4 5.25 4.35 (-21%) -
1936 WSN AL 6 4 26 5 3 0 1 91.0 92 44 38 15 4.35 4.59 (+5%) -
1937 WSN AL 12 9 30 26 9 0 0 188.7 197 88 70 44 4.20 4.34 (+3%) -
1938 WSN AL 7 6 31 18 7 0 0 139.0 157 81 74 43 5.24 4.35 (-21%) -
1939 BOS AL 1 0 9 1 1 0 1 20.3 26 15 13 6 6.64 4.28 (-55%) -132.7

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
202 378 43 79 10 4 0 30 0 14 73 0.209 0.247 0.257 0.503 -1775.7

Career AVG .209 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — 24.4% below league average.

Career OBP .247 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 27.5% below league average.

Career SLG .257 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 34.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.503 vs. league average 0.733 across their career seasons — 31.3% 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
1931 WSN AL 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1932 WSN AL 44 94 13 27 6 1 0 13 0 0 18 0.287 .275 (+4%) .335 (-10%) .391 (-5%) .726 (-7%) -139.7
1933 WSN AL 23 56 6 7 1 0 0 4 0 2 14 0.125 .270 (-54%) .329 (-53%) .377 (-62%) .707 (-58%) -530.3
1934 WSN AL 31 80 8 13 2 1 0 4 0 0 15 0.163 .278 (-42%) .340 (-49%) .392 (-46%) .733 (-47%) -665.0
1935 WSN AL 5 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1936 WSN AL 26 25 0 5 0 1 0 2 0 1 6 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1937 WSN AL 30 68 10 14 1 0 0 5 0 6 11 0.206 .276 (-26%) .342 (-21%) .398 (-45%) .740 (-34%) -383.7
1938 WSN AL 31 45 5 12 0 1 0 2 0 5 6 0.267 — — — — -57.1
1939 BOS AL 9 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1933 WS WS1 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 1 1 1 0 10.3 11 2 4 3 1.74

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1933 WS WS1 0 1 1 1 0 10.3 11 2 4 3 1.74

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 201 0 28 196 15 12

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1931 WS1 P 3 0 0 4 0 0
1932 WS1 P 43 0 8 37 1 3
1933 WS1 P 23 0 2 30 1 4
1934 WS1 P 31 0 3 37 5 0
1935 WS1 P 5 0 0 3 1 1
1936 WS1 P 26 0 5 15 1 1
1937 WS1 P 30 0 3 45 4 3
1938 WS1 P 31 0 6 25 2 0
1939 BOS P 9 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 201

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Emory and Henry College Emory VA 1924, 1925, 1926, 1927

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1932 Most Valuable Player AL 18th 6.0 80 0