Phil Weintraub

Born: 10/12/1907 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 6/21/1987 in Palm Springs, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1933-09-05 | Final Game: 1945-08-05

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Philip Weintraub

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Biography

Phil Weintraub, born in 1907, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball who made significant contributions to the game during his career from 1933 to 1945. Over the course of 444 games, Weintraub showcased his offensive prowess, finishing with a batting average of .295. He amassed 407 hits, including 32 home runs and drove in 207 runs, establishing himself as a reliable run producer in the lineup. Known for his sharp eye at the plate and consistent hitting ability, Weintraub played an essential role in the teams he represented during a transformative era in baseball. Weintraub's career unfolded during a time when the sport was recovering from the Great Depression and evolving through the pre-World War II years. His ability to perform in clutch situations and contribute both offensively and defensively helped him carve out a niche in the game. Although he recorded only 4 stolen bases, his overall approach to the game reflected the strategic style of play that characterized the era. After retiring in 1945, Weintraub left behind a legacy as a skilled hitter and a key participant in the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
444	1382	215	407	67	19	32	207	4	232	182	0.295	0.398	0.440	0.838	5181.1

Career AVG .295 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — +8.5% above league average.

Career OBP .398 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — +18.4% above league average.

Career SLG .440 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — +15.2% above league average.

Career OPS 0.838 vs. league average 0.718 across their career seasons — +16.7% above 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
1933	NY1	NL	8	15	3	3	0	0	1	1	0	3	2	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1934	NY1	NL	31	74	13	26	2	0	0	15	0	15	10	0.351	.278 (+26%)	.340 (+35%)	.392 (-4%)	.733 (+14%)	279.4
1935	NY1	NL	64	112	18	27	3	3	1	6	0	17	13	0.241	.279 (-14%)	.342 (avg)	.399 (-13%)	.742 (-7%)	-124.2
1937	CIN	NL	49	177	27	48	10	4	3	20	1	19	25	0.271	.276 (-2%)	.342 (+1%)	.398 (+6%)	.740 (+4%)	104.8
1937	NY1	NL	6	9	3	3	2	0	0	1	0	1	1	0.333	—	—	—	—	104.8
1938	PHI	NL	100	351	51	109	23	2	4	45	1	64	43	0.311	.272 (+14%)	.341 (+24%)	.392 (+7%)	.734 (+15%)	1311.4
1944	NY1	NL	104	361	55	114	18	9	13	77	0	59	59	0.316	.261 (+21%)	.325 (+26%)	.357 (+46%)	.683 (+37%)	2529.2
1945	NY1	NL	82	283	45	77	9	1	10	42	2	54	29	0.272	.260 (+4%)	.328 (+18%)	.354 (+17%)	.683 (+18%)	1080.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	293	0	2763	218	30	200
OF	81	0	121	3	6	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1933	NY1	OF	6	4	0	2	0
1934	NY1	OF	20	34	0	2	0
1935	NY1	1B	19	148	11	4	9
1935	NY1	OF	7	4	0	0	0
1937	CIN	OF	47	78	3	2	1
1937	NY1	OF	1	1	0	0	0
1938	PHI	1B	98	913	75	12	70
1944	NY1	1B	99	928	72	8	72
1945	NY1	1B	77	774	60	6	49