John Weekly

Born: 6/14/1937 in Waterproof, LA, USA

Died: 11/24/1974 in Walnut Creek, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1962-04-13 | Final Game: 1964-04-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs

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Biography

John Weekly, born in 1937, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during the early 1960s. His career spanned from April 13, 1962, to April 23, 1964, during a transformative period in Major League Baseball marked by the rise of power hitters and the waning of the deadball era. Weekly appeared in a total of 53 games, showcasing a blend of power and defensive skills that contributed to his teams, although he faced challenges at the plate. Over the course of his brief career, Weekly recorded 25 hits, including 5 home runs, and drove in 19 runs, finishing with a batting average of .207. While he did not steal any bases, his power numbers reflected a potential that intrigued scouts and fans alike. Despite the limitations in his offensive output, Weekly's contributions on the field during a competitive time in baseball history remain a part of his legacy.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
53	121	7	25	4	0	5	19	0	15	21	0.207	0.293	0.364	0.656	-30.4

Career AVG .207 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 17.8% below league average.

Career OBP .293 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 7.3% below league average.

Career SLG .364 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.656 vs. league average 0.697 across their career seasons — 5.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1962	HOU	NL	13	26	3	5	1	2	2	7	4	0.192	—	—	—	—	0.0
1963	HOU	NL	34	80	4	18	3	3	14	7	14	0.225	.246 (-9%)	.308 (-5%)	.371 (+1%)	.680 (-2%)	-30.4
1964	HOU	NL	6	15	0	2	0	0	3	1	3	0.133	—	—	—	—	0.0