Orlie Weaver, baseball player, 1910-1911

Orlie Weaver

Born: 6/4/1886 in Newport, KY, USA

Died: 11/28/1970 in New Orleans, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1910-09-14 | Final Game: 1911-10-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Orville Forest Weaver

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Biography

Orlie Weaver was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 20th century, making his mark in a transitional period for the sport that sat on the cusp of modernity. Born in 1886, Weaver's career spanned from 1910 to 1911, during which he played for a brief time in the major leagues. His record stood at 6 wins and 15 losses, with a career Earned Run Average (ERA) of 5.03, illustrating the challenges he faced on the mound during an era characterized by low-scoring games and the early evolution of pitching strategies. Weaver accumulated 92 strikeouts over the course of his career, showcasing his ability to miss bats, although he did not register any saves during his time in the league. His contributions came during a period when pitchers were still learning the nuances of the game, and his performance reflects the competitive nature of the sport as it began to grow in popularity. While his playing career was brief, Orlie Weaver remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history from a time when the game was evolving into the national pastime it is today.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
6 15 40 23 7 1 0 196.7 203 110 11 116 92 5.03 0

Career ERA 5.03 vs. league average 3.08 across their career seasons — 63.4% 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
1910 CHC NL 1 1 7 2 2 0 0 32.0 34 13 15 22 3.66 2.79 (-31%) -
1911 CHC NL 2 2 6 4 1 1 0 43.7 29 10 17 20 2.06 3.37 (+39%) -
1911 BSN NL 3 12 27 17 4 0 0 121.0 140 87 84 50 6.47 3.37 (-92%) -5677.5

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
40 71 5 8 1 0 0 1 0 4 18 0.113 0.160 0.127 0.287 0.0

Career AVG .113 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 56.4% below league average.

Career OBP .160 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 51.1% below league average.

Career SLG .127 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 62.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.287 vs. league average 0.669 across their career seasons — 57.1% 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
1910 CHC NL 7 13 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.154 — — — — 0.0
1911 CHC NL 6 17 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 0.059 — — — — 0.0
1911 BSN NL 27 41 4 5 1 0 0 1 0 3 9 0.122 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 40 2 4 37 5 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1910 CHN P 7 2 1 3 0 1
1911 CHN P 6 0 1 10 0 0
1911 BSN P 27 0 2 24 5 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 40

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Maryville College Maryville TN 1905