Elmer Weingartner, baseball player, 1945-1945

Elmer Weingartner

Born: 8/13/1918 in Cleveland, OH, USA

Died: 3/15/2009 in Elyria, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1945-04-19 | Final Game: 1945-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 178 lbs

Full name: Elmer William Weingartner

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Biography

Elmer Weingartner was a professional baseball player born in 1918, whose career spanned a brief but notable period during the 1945 Major League Baseball season. He played as a position player and appeared in a total of 20 games. Weingartner recorded 9 hits over the course of his career, achieving a batting average of .231. Though he did not hit any home runs, he contributed with 1 run batted in, showcasing his ability to support his teammates offensively despite limited opportunities at the plate. Playing during a transitional time in baseball, just after World War II, Weingartner's brief stint in the major leagues reflected the era's unique challenges and opportunities, as many players returned from military service to rejoin the sport. While his career may not have been long or filled with standout statistics, Weingartner's experience in the majors serves as a reminder of the diverse paths players have taken throughout baseball history. His contributions to the game, though modest, are part of the rich tapestry of the sport's past.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
20 39 5 9 1 0 0 1 0 4 11 0.231 0.302 0.256 0.559 0.0

Career AVG .231 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 11.6% below league average.

Career OBP .302 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 8.0% below league average.

Career SLG .256 vs. league average .355 across their career seasons — 27.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.559 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — 18.3% 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
1945 CLE AL 20 39 5 9 1 0 0 1 0 4 11 0.231 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
SS 20 0 29 32 9 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1945 CLE SS 20 0 29 32 9 7

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 20