Butch Weis

Born: 3/2/1901 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 5/4/1997 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1922-04-15 | Final Game: 1925-10-02

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Arthur John Weis

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Biography

Butch Weis was a professional baseball player born in 1901, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1922 until his final game on October 2, 1925. Primarily serving as a position player, Weis appeared in 128 games throughout his career, where he showcased a solid batting average of .27. He recorded 92 hits, contributing to his total of 50 runs batted in (RBIs) and hitting 2 home runs. In addition to his offensive capabilities, Weis demonstrated speed on the basepaths, finishing his career with 6 stolen bases. Weis played during an era characterized by significant transition in baseball, as the sport was evolving from the deadball era into a more offensive-focused game. His contributions to the teams he played for, including his ability to maintain a respectable batting average, reflected the skill and adaptability required of players during this time. Although his career was relatively short, Weis remains a part of baseball history, representing the tenacity and competitive spirit of early 20th-century baseball players.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
128	341	39	92	14	4	2	50	6	43	44	0.270	0.353	0.352	0.705	-219.4

Career AVG .270 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — 5.4% below league average.

Career OBP .353 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .352 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 11.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.705 vs. league average 0.742 across their career seasons — near 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
1922	CHC	NL	2	2	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
1923	CHC	NL	22	26	2	6	1	0	0	2	0	5	8	0.231	—	—	—	—	0.0
1924	CHC	NL	37	133	19	37	8	1	0	23	4	15	14	0.278	.283 (-2%)	.345 (+3%)	.389 (-9%)	.734 (-4%)	-52.1
1925	CHC	NL	67	180	16	48	5	3	2	25	2	23	22	0.267	.288 (-7%)	.349 (avg)	.407 (-11%)	.756 (-6%)	-167.3