Weldon West

Born: 9/3/1915 in Gibsonville, NC, USA

Died: 7/23/1979 in Hendersonville, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1944-04-30 | Final Game: 1945-09-15

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Weldon Edison West

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Biography

Weldon West was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1944 to 1945. Born in 1915, West made his mark during a challenging period for the sport, as World War II led to a shortage of players and the rise of many lesser-known athletes in the league. Over the course of his brief career, he compiled a record of 3-4 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.29, showcasing his abilities on the mound despite the tumultuous era. West's pitching style was characterized by resilience, as evidenced by his 49 strikeouts during his tenure, although he did not record any saves. His contributions to the game, while modest in statistical terms, occurred during a time when the league was adapting to a changing landscape, with many players serving in the military. Weldon West's legacy, though not widely celebrated, is a testament to the dedication and spirit of those who played the game during challenging times.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	4	35	8	1	0	0	98.7	105	47	3	50	49	4.29	0

Career ERA 4.29 vs. league average 3.62 across their career seasons — 18.4% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1944	SLA	AL	0	0	11	0	0	0	0	24.3	34	17	19	11	6.29	3.57 (-76%)	-733.5
1945	SLA	AL	3	4	24	8	1	0	0	74.3	71	30	31	38	3.63	3.67 (+1%)	701.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
35	34	0	3	0	0	0	1	0	0	13	0.088	0.088	0.088	0.176	0.0

Career AVG .088 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 66.2% below league average.

Career OBP .088 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 73.0% below league average.

Career SLG .088 vs. league average .356 across their career seasons — 75.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.176 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — 74.2% 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
1944	SLA	AL	11	7	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1945	SLA	AL	24	27	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	11	0.074	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	35	0	2	10	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1944	SLA	P	11	0	0	3	0	0
1945	SLA	P	24	0	2	7	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	35