Carl Weilman, baseball player, 1912-1920

Carl Weilman

Born: 11/29/1889 in Hamilton, OH, USA

Died: 5/25/1924 in Hamilton, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-08-24 | Final Game: 1920-09-29

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 187 lbs

Full name: Carl Edward Weilman

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Biography

Carl Weilman, born in 1889, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1912 until 1920. Known for his adeptness on the mound, Weilman finished his career with a record of 85-95 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.67. Over the course of his time in Major League Baseball, he recorded 536 strikeouts and secured 10 saves, showcasing his ability to handle high-pressure situations and contribute significantly to his teams. Weilman's playing era coincided with a transitional period in baseball, as the game began to evolve from the deadball era towards a more offense-driven style. His effectiveness as a pitcher during this time highlighted the value of strong pitching in balancing the increasing offensive output from hitters. While his win-loss record may not have been stellar, Weilman's consistency and skill on the mound left a lasting impact on the teams he played for, and he remains a notable figure in the annals of early 20th-century baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
85 95 239 179 105 15 10 1521.0 1394 451 22 418 536 2.67 0

Career ERA 2.67 vs. league average 3.02 across their career seasons — 11.7% better 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
1912 SLA AL 2 4 8 6 5 2 1 48.3 42 15 3 24 2.79 3.36 (+17%) 1590.5
1913 SLA AL 10 20 39 28 17 2 0 251.7 262 95 60 79 3.40 3.07 (-11%) 1581.6
1914 SLA AL 18 13 44 36 20 3 1 299.0 260 69 84 119 2.08 2.93 (+29%) 2126.3
1915 SLA AL 18 19 47 31 19 3 4 295.7 240 77 83 125 2.34 2.90 (+19%) 1490.4
1916 SLA AL 17 18 46 31 19 1 2 276.0 237 66 76 91 2.15 2.78 (+23%) 76.6
1917 SLA AL 1 2 5 3 0 0 0 19.0 19 4 6 9 1.89 2.69 (+30%) -131.4
1919 SLA AL 10 6 20 20 12 3 0 148.0 133 34 45 44 2.07 3.09 (+33%) -239.6
1920 SLA AL 9 13 30 24 13 1 2 183.3 201 91 61 45 4.47 3.45 (-30%) -1572.5

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
240 505 28 86 5 1 0 25 2 33 122 0.170 0.223 0.184 0.407 -2918.5

Career AVG .170 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 33.9% below league average.

Career OBP .223 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 31.0% below league average.

Career SLG .184 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 46.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.407 vs. league average 0.664 across their career seasons — 38.8% 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
1912 SLA AL 9 17 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 3 4 0.118 — — — — 0.0
1913 SLA AL 39 82 5 12 0 0 0 1 0 4 25 0.146 .259 (-44%) .325 (-43%) .345 (-58%) .670 (-50%) -666.4
1914 SLA AL 44 101 5 15 0 0 0 1 1 7 27 0.149 .255 (-42%) .322 (-37%) .339 (-56%) .661 (-47%) -752.9
1915 SLA AL 47 100 4 23 3 1 0 6 1 3 18 0.230 .250 (-8%) .318 (-21%) .332 (-16%) .651 (-18%) -320.4
1916 SLA AL 46 91 3 14 2 0 0 6 0 6 25 0.154 .248 (-38%) .314 (-34%) .326 (-46%) .640 (-40%) -578.5
1917 SLA AL 5 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1919 SLA AL 20 47 4 9 0 0 0 4 0 6 10 0.191 — — — — -192.3
1920 SLA AL 30 63 6 11 0 0 0 6 0 4 12 0.175 .271 (-36%) .331 (-29%) .363 (-52%) .694 (-41%) -408.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 239 0 59 444 28 19

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1912 SLA P 8 0 2 15 0 0
1913 SLA P 39 0 8 85 8 3
1914 SLA P 44 0 15 88 3 4
1915 SLA P 47 0 8 85 5 2
1916 SLA P 46 0 7 69 7 6
1917 SLA P 5 0 0 10 1 1
1919 SLA P 20 0 3 40 0 2
1920 SLA P 30 0 16 52 4 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
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