Gary Weiss, baseball player, 1980-1981

Gary Weiss

Born: 12/27/1955 in Brenham, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1980-09-13 | Final Game: 1981-10-04

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Gary Lee Weiss

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Biography

Gary Weiss was a professional baseball player born in 1955, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) during a brief career spanning from 1980 to 1981. Weiss made his mark in an era characterized by a transition in baseball, as the sport was beginning to embrace a more power-oriented style of play. Despite the expectations of the time, his tenure in the majors was limited, as he appeared in only 22 games. Over the course of his career, Weiss recorded 2 hits and 1 RBI, finishing with a batting average of .105. He did not hit any home runs or steal any bases, reflecting the challenges he faced at the plate. Although his statistical contributions were modest, Weiss's journey through the ranks of professional baseball highlights the fierce competition and the dedication required to reach the highest levels of the sport. His experience serves as a reminder of the numerous players who strive for success in the MLB, often facing obstacles that limit their impact on the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
22 19 4 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 4 0.105 0.143 0.105 0.248 0.0

Career AVG .105 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 59.7% below league average.

Career OBP .143 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 55.9% below league average.

Career SLG .105 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — 72.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.248 vs. league average 0.704 across their career seasons — 64.8% 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
1980 LAD NL 8 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1981 LAD NL 14 19 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 4 0.105 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
SS 13 4 12 11 2 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1981 LAN SS 13 4 12 11 2 8

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 13

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Houston Houston TX 1977, 1978
Blinn College Brenham TX 1976