Ralph Weigel, baseball player, 1946-1949

Ralph Weigel

Born: 10/2/1921 in Coldwater, OH, USA

Died: 4/15/1992 in Memphis, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1946-09-18 | Final Game: 1949-07-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Ralph Richard Weigel

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Biography

Ralph Weigel was a professional baseball player born in 1921, who played in Major League Baseball from 1946 to 1949. Primarily serving as a position player, Weigel appeared in 106 games during his career. He was known for his steady presence on the field, contributing a total of 54 hits, along with 30 runs batted in, while maintaining a batting average of .23. Despite not hitting any home runs, he showcased his speed on the bases with 2 stolen bases throughout his tenure. Weigel's career unfolded in the post-World War II era, a time when baseball was experiencing a surge in popularity and the integration of players was beginning to reshape the game. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, Weigel's contributions to his teams reflected the grit and determination characteristic of players of his time. His legacy is remembered as part of the fabric of baseball's evolving history in the late 1940s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
106 235 12 54 9 3 0 30 2 21 26 0.230 0.296 0.294 0.589 -668.5

Career AVG .230 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 11.9% below league average.

Career OBP .296 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 12.3% below league average.

Career SLG .294 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — 21.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.589 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — 17.1% 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
1946 CLE AL 6 12 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1948 CHW AL 66 163 8 38 7 3 0 26 1 13 18 0.233 .263 (-12%) .340 (-14%) .379 (-17%) .719 (-16%) -489.3
1949 WSN AL 34 60 4 14 2 0 0 4 0 8 6 0.233 .262 (-11%) .343 (-6%) .384 (-31%) .727 (-19%) -179.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 66 0 179 28 5 8
OF 2 0 1 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1946 CLE C 6 0 16 0 0 0
1948 CHA C 39 0 108 19 4 4
1948 CHA OF 2 0 1 0 0 0
1949 WS1 C 21 0 55 9 1 4

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 66
Left Field 2