Walt Weiss, baseball player, 1987-2000

Walt Weiss

Born: 11/28/1963 in Tuxedo, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1987-07-12 | Final Game: 2000-10-01

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Walter William Weiss

📋 View Manager Career

📊 Compare This Player 📈 View Career Timeline

Biography

Walt Weiss was a professional baseball player born in 1963, whose career spanned from 1987 to October 1, 2000. Primarily a shortstop, Weiss played in 1,495 games over his 14-year Major League Baseball tenure, where he distinguished himself with a blend of defensive prowess and offensive contributions. He recorded 1,207 hits, 25 home runs, and 386 runs batted in, while maintaining a batting average of .258. Weiss also demonstrated speed on the bases, stealing 96 bases throughout his career. Weiss made a notable impact in his rookie season, earning both the Rookie of the Year and the TSN Rookie Player of the Year awards. His performance in the 1990s, particularly with the Colorado Rockies, showcased his ability to adapt to the evolving game during an era characterized by offensive explosion and offensive strategies. A one-time All-Star selection, Weiss's legacy is marked not only by his individual achievements but also by his contributions to his teams, fostering a reputation as a reliable and versatile player in the league.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1495 4686 623 1207 182 31 25 386 96 658 658 0.258 0.351 0.326 0.677 -5912.2

Career AVG .258 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .351 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — +5.6% above league average.

Career SLG .326 vs. league average .408 across their career seasons — 20.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.677 vs. league average 0.740 across their career seasons — 8.6% 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
1987 OAK AL 16 26 3 12 4 0 0 1 1 2 2 0.462 — — — — 0.0
1988 OAK AL 147 452 44 113 17 3 3 39 4 35 56 0.250 .254 (-2%) .317 (-2%) .377 (-15%) .695 (-9%) -755.5
1989 OAK AL 84 236 30 55 11 0 3 21 6 21 39 0.233 .254 (-8%) .319 (-7%) .375 (-15%) .694 (-11%) -443.9
1990 OAK AL 138 445 50 118 17 1 2 35 9 46 53 0.265 .257 (+3%) .324 (+4%) .385 (-17%) .710 (-7%) -497.5
1991 OAK AL 40 133 15 30 6 1 0 13 6 12 14 0.226 .255 (-12%) .323 (-12%) .384 (-26%) .708 (-19%) -440.1
1992 OAK AL 103 316 36 67 5 2 0 21 6 43 39 0.212 .255 (-17%) .322 (-5%) .377 (-36%) .699 (-22%) -1161.8
1993 MIA NL 158 500 50 133 14 2 1 39 7 79 73 0.266 .265 (avg) .332 (+10%) .403 (-24%) .735 (-8%) -473.5
1994 COL NL 110 423 58 106 11 4 1 32 12 56 58 0.251 .269 (-7%) .338 (-1%) .424 (-29%) .763 (-16%) -1232.7
1995 COL NL 137 427 65 111 17 3 1 25 15 98 57 0.260 .266 (-3%) .337 (+19%) .417 (-23%) .755 (-4%) 192.8
1996 COL NL 155 517 89 146 20 2 8 48 10 80 78 0.282 .269 (+5%) .340 (+12%) .426 (-12%) .767 (-1%) 158.3
1997 COL NL 121 393 52 106 23 5 4 38 5 66 56 0.270 .266 (+1%) .336 (+12%) .419 (-8%) .756 (+1%) 262.2
1998 ATL NL 96 347 64 97 18 2 0 27 7 59 53 0.280 .266 (+5%) .335 (+15%) .420 (-18%) .755 (-4%) 17.6
1999 ATL NL 110 279 38 63 13 4 2 29 7 35 48 0.226 .271 (-17%) .344 (-9%) .433 (-26%) .778 (-18%) -1042.0
2000 ATL NL 80 192 29 50 6 2 0 18 1 26 32 0.260 .270 (-4%) .344 (+2%) .437 (-29%) .782 (-15%) -496.2

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
46 147 18 28 6 0 1 7 15 30 0.190

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2000 NLDS1 ATL 1 3 0 2 1 0 0 2 0 0 0.667
1999 NLCS ATL 6 21 2 6 2 0 0 1 2 4 0.286
1999 NLDS1 ATL 3 6 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.167
1999 WS ATL 3 9 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.222
1998 NLCS ATL 4 15 0 3 0 0 0 1 2 5 0.200
1998 NLDS1 ATL 3 13 2 2 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.154
1995 NLDS1 COL 4 12 1 2 0 0 0 0 3 3 0.167
1992 ALCS OAK 3 6 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 0.167
1990 ALCS OAK 2 7 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0.000
1989 ALCS OAK 4 9 2 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0.111
1989 WS OAK 4 15 3 2 0 0 1 1 2 2 0.133
1988 ALCS OAK 4 15 2 5 2 0 0 2 0 4 0.333
1988 WS OAK 5 16 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.062

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
SS 1462 1355 2056 4007 190 854

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1987 OAK SS 11 8 8 30 1 4
1988 OAK SS 147 140 254 431 15 83
1989 OAK SS 84 71 106 195 15 44
1990 OAK SS 137 128 194 373 12 77
1991 OAK SS 40 37 64 99 5 21
1992 OAK SS 103 96 144 270 19 57
1993 FLO SS 153 149 229 406 15 80
1994 COL SS 110 104 157 318 13 69
1995 COL SS 136 130 201 406 16 99
1996 COL SS 155 148 220 450 30 90
1997 COL SS 119 112 191 372 10 88
1998 ATL SS 96 95 97 257 12 63
1999 ATL SS 102 74 108 203 12 41
2000 ATL SS 69 63 83 197 15 38

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 1462
Designated Hitter 2

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1988 Rookie of the Year
1988 TSN Rookie Player of the Year

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2000 ATL NL $3,000,000
1999 ATL NL $3,000,000
1998 ATL NL $3,050,000
1997 COL NL $2,700,000
1996 COL NL $1,650,000
1995 COL NL $2,256,446
1994 COL NL $600,000
1993 FLO NL $925,000
1992 OAK AL $760,000
1991 OAK AL $780,000
1990 OAK AL $235,000
1989 OAK AL $180,000
1988 OAK AL $62,500
Total Career Earnings $19,198,946

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill NC 1983, 1984, 1985

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1988 Rookie of the Year AL 1st 103.0 140 17