George Weidman

Born: 2/17/1861 in Rochester, NY, USA

Died: 3/3/1905 in New York, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1880-08-26 | Final Game: 1888-07-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: George Edward Weidman

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Biography

George Weidman, born in 1861, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in the late 19th century, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Weidman played in Major League Baseball from 1880 until his final appearance on July 5, 1888. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 101 wins and 156 losses, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 3.61, showcasing his ability to navigate the challenges of a rapidly evolving sport. Throughout his career, Weidman struck out 910 batters and recorded 2 saves, demonstrating his effectiveness on the mound during a time when the game was less defined by specialized roles. His contributions to the teams he played for were significant, as he encountered the burgeoning popularity of baseball amidst the establishment of the National League and the growing fanfare surrounding the sport. Weidman's legacy is a reflection of the early days of professional baseball, where pitchers often handled a variety of roles and faced a range of competition, setting the stage for future generations of players.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
101 156 279 269 249 13 2 2318.3 2594 929 62 459 910 3.61 0

Career ERA 3.61 vs. league average 3.20 across their career seasons — 12.8% 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
1880 BFN NL 0 9 17 13 9 0 0 113.7 141 43 9 25 3.40 2.37 (-43%) -205.4
1881 DTN NL 8 5 13 13 13 1 0 115.0 108 23 12 26 1.80 2.77 (+35%) 337.5
1882 DTN NL 25 20 46 45 43 4 0 411.0 391 120 39 161 2.63 2.80 (+6%) 2501.9
1883 DTN NL 20 24 52 47 41 3 2 402.3 435 158 72 183 3.53 3.22 (-10%) 857.4
1884 DTN NL 4 21 26 26 24 0 0 212.7 257 88 57 96 3.72 3.11 (-20%) -3446.1
1885 DTN NL 14 24 38 38 37 3 0 330.0 343 115 63 149 3.14 3.03 (-3%) 1830.8
1886 KCN NL 12 36 51 51 48 1 0 427.7 549 215 112 168 4.52 3.37 (-34%) -771.3
1887 DTN NL 13 7 21 21 20 0 0 183.0 221 109 60 56 5.36 4.17 (-28%) -1593.7
1887 NY4 AA 4 8 12 12 11 1 0 97.0 122 50 25 37 4.64 4.17 (-11%) 1122.4
1887 NY1 NL 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 8.0 10 1 2 4 1.12 — 0.0
1888 NY1 NL 1 1 2 2 2 0 0 18.0 17 7 8 5 3.50 2.95 (-19%) -991.3

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
379 1401 133 248 28 4 3 112 11 45 195 0.177 0.203 0.209 0.412 -7187.5

Career AVG .177 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 29.1% below league average.

Career OBP .203 vs. league average .293 across their career seasons — 30.8% below league average.

Career SLG .209 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 37.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.412 vs. league average 0.628 across their career seasons — 34.4% 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
1880 BFN NL 23 78 8 8 1 0 0 3 0 2 11 0.103 .244 (-58%) .267 (-53%) .319 (-64%) .586 (-59%) -611.0
1881 DTN NL 13 47 9 12 1 0 0 5 0 2 2 0.255 — — — — 0.0
1882 DTN NL 50 193 20 42 7 1 0 20 0 2 19 0.218 .248 (-12%) .275 (-18%) .329 (-20%) .605 (-19%) -550.8
1883 DTN NL 79 313 34 58 6 1 1 24 0 4 38 0.185 .257 (-28%) .285 (-32%) .345 (-36%) .631 (-34%) -1708.5
1884 DTN NL 81 300 24 49 6 0 0 26 0 13 41 0.163 .243 (-33%) .278 (-29%) .327 (-44%) .606 (-37%) -1694.8
1885 DTN NL 44 153 7 24 2 1 1 14 0 8 32 0.157 .244 (-36%) .287 (-31%) .325 (-38%) .613 (-35%) -778.4
1886 KCN NL 51 179 13 30 2 0 0 7 3 5 46 0.168 .246 (-32%) .302 (-37%) .331 (-46%) .634 (-42%) -1169.2
1887 DTN NL 21 82 12 17 2 0 1 11 6 3 3 0.207 .270 (-23%) .331 (-29%) .373 (-28%) .705 (-29%) -388.5
1887 NY4 AA 14 46 5 7 1 1 0 1 2 4 2 0.152 — — — — -388.5
1887 NY1 NL 1 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333 — — — — -388.5
1888 NY1 NL 2 7 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 6 0 9 15 11 2
OF 122 0 150 29 33 4
P 279 0 142 444 76 9
SS 2 0 0 6 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1880 BFN OF 13 0 14 2 2 0
1880 BFN P 17 0 7 18 3 0
1881 DTN P 13 0 3 15 0 0
1882 DTN OF 6 0 4 2 1 0
1882 DTN P 46 0 35 71 11 2
1882 DTN SS 1 0 0 3 0 0
1883 DTN 2B 4 0 8 13 8 2
1883 DTN OF 35 0 45 9 8 1
1883 DTN P 52 0 28 72 10 1
1884 DTN 2B 1 0 1 2 2 0
1884 DTN OF 53 0 76 12 16 2
1884 DTN P 26 0 12 45 17 1
1884 DTN SS 1 0 0 3 2 0
1885 DTN 2B 1 0 0 0 1 0
1885 DTN OF 7 0 5 2 6 1
1885 DTN P 38 0 14 58 11 0
1886 KCN OF 3 0 1 0 0 0
1886 KCN P 51 0 25 106 9 5
1887 DTN OF 2 0 0 0 0 0
1887 DTN P 21 0 6 35 8 0
1887 NY4 OF 3 0 5 2 0 0
1887 NY4 P 12 0 9 21 4 0
1887 NY1 P 1 0 0 1 1 0
1888 NY1 P 2 0 3 2 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 279
Second Base 6
Shortstop 2
Left Field 13
Center Field 21
Right Field 87

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Rochester Rochester NY 1880