Bob Weiland, baseball player, 1928-1940

Bob Weiland

Born: 12/14/1905 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 11/9/1988 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1928-09-30 | Final Game: 1940-04-26

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Robert George Weiland

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Biography

Bob Weiland, born in 1905, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1928 until his retirement in 1940. Weiland's career was characterized by his durability and determination on the mound during a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offense-driven style. Over his 12-year career, he compiled a record of 62 wins and 94 losses, with a career ERA of 4.24. He showcased his ability to strike batters out, accumulating a total of 614 strikeouts, alongside 7 saves. Weiland's playing style reflected the competitive spirit of his era, as he faced numerous challenges from evolving offensive strategies and the increasing integration of talented players into the league. Although he may not have garnered the accolades of some of his contemporaries, Weiland's contribution to the teams he played for, including stints with the Chicago Cubs and the Philadelphia Phillies, solidified his place in baseball history as a steadfast pitcher who battled through the ups and downs of the game. His legacy continues to resonate with fans and historians who appreciate the rich tapestry of baseball’s past.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
62 94 277 179 66 7 7 1388.3 1463 654 85 611 614 4.24 0

Career ERA 4.24 vs. league average 4.29 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
1928 CHW AL 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 9.0 7 0 5 9 0.00 4.13 (+100%) -
1929 CHW AL 2 4 15 9 1 0 1 62.0 62 40 43 25 5.81 4.60 (-26%) -
1930 CHW AL 0 4 14 3 0 0 0 32.7 38 24 21 15 6.61 4.80 (-38%) -
1931 CHW AL 2 7 15 8 3 0 0 75.0 75 43 46 38 5.16 4.10 (-26%) -
1932 BOS AL 6 16 43 27 7 0 1 195.7 231 98 97 63 4.51 4.13 (-9%) -3398.3
1933 BOS AL 8 14 39 27 12 0 3 216.3 197 93 100 97 3.87 3.86 (avg) -4280.9
1934 BOS AL 1 5 11 7 2 0 0 55.7 63 34 27 29 5.50 4.29 (-28%) -389.4
1934 CLE AL 1 5 16 7 2 0 0 70.0 71 32 30 42 4.11 4.29 (+4%) 100.5
1935 SLA AL 0 2 14 4 0 0 0 32.0 39 34 31 11 9.56 4.35 (-120%) -2894.5
1937 STL NL 15 14 41 34 21 2 0 264.3 283 104 94 105 3.54 4.34 (+18%) -
1938 STL NL 16 11 35 29 11 1 1 228.3 248 91 67 117 3.59 4.35 (+17%) -
1939 STL NL 10 12 32 23 6 3 1 146.3 146 58 50 63 3.57 4.28 (+17%) -
1940 STL NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 3 3 0 0 27.00 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
277 443 21 57 6 3 3 19 1 26 167 0.129 0.179 0.176 0.355 -2477.4

Career AVG .129 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — 53.7% below league average.

Career OBP .179 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 47.7% below league average.

Career SLG .176 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 55.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.355 vs. league average 0.739 across their career seasons — 52.0% 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
1928 CHW AL 1 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1929 CHW AL 15 18 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 10 0.111 — — — — 0.0
1930 CHW AL 14 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1931 CHW AL 15 22 2 4 0 0 0 0 1 5 2 0.182 — — — — 0.0
1932 BOS AL 43 61 2 9 5 1 0 3 0 3 17 0.148 .275 (-46%) .335 (-44%) .391 (-33%) .726 (-38%) -430.2
1933 BOS AL 39 65 3 7 0 0 0 1 0 4 22 0.108 .270 (-60%) .329 (-52%) .377 (-71%) .707 (-62%) -675.4
1934 BOS AL 11 19 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 7 0.105 — — — — 0.0
1934 CLE AL 16 24 1 3 0 0 1 3 0 1 12 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1935 SLA AL 14 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1937 STL NL 41 89 5 15 1 1 2 10 0 3 35 0.169 .276 (-39%) .342 (-43%) .398 (-32%) .740 (-37%) -605.5
1938 STL NL 35 80 7 11 0 0 0 1 0 5 34 0.138 .272 (-50%) .341 (-45%) .392 (-65%) .734 (-56%) -766.3
1939 STL NL 32 46 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 22 0.065 — — — — 0.0
1940 STL NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 277 0 44 265 15 19

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1928 CHA P 1 0 1 1 0 0
1929 CHA P 15 0 1 8 0 0
1930 CHA P 14 0 0 6 0 0
1931 CHA P 15 0 2 18 0 0
1932 BOS P 43 0 14 49 3 7
1933 BOS P 39 0 5 38 2 3
1934 BOS P 11 0 3 11 1 2
1934 CLE P 16 0 1 11 0 0
1935 SLA P 14 0 0 4 1 0
1937 SLN P 41 0 6 54 4 2
1938 SLN P 35 0 7 41 3 3
1939 SLN P 32 0 4 24 1 2
1940 SLN P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 277