John Weyhing

Born: 6/24/1869 in Louisville, KY, USA

Died: 6/20/1890 in Louisville, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 1888-07-13 | Final Game: 1889-04-20

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

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Biography

John Weyhing was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1888 to 1889. Born in 1869, he played during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the early adoption of the pitching mound and the evolving strategies of the game. Weyhing's career record stood at 3 wins and 4 losses, with a notable earned run average (ERA) of 1.62, reflecting his effectiveness on the mound during his brief time in the league. Throughout his career, Weyhing recorded 30 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to dominate hitters with his pitching style. While he did not register any saves, his contributions were significant during a time when pitching was becoming increasingly specialized. Though his time in Major League Baseball was short, the impact of his performance during this era remains a point of interest for historians and enthusiasts studying the evolution of pitching in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	4	9	8	7	0	0	66.7	53	12	0	21	30	1.62	0

Career ERA 1.62 vs. league average 3.44 across their career seasons — 52.8% better 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
1888	CN2	AA	3	4	8	8	7	0	0	65.7	52	9	17	30	1.23	2.95 (+58%)	755.9
1889	CL6	AA	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	1	3	4	0	27.00	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
9	23	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	11	0.130	0.167	0.130	0.297	0.0

Career AVG .130 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 48.1% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — 46.7% below league average.

Career SLG .130 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 61.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.297 vs. league average 0.652 across their career seasons — 54.4% 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
1888	CN2	AA	8	23	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	11	0.130	—	—	—	—	0.0
1889	CL6	AA	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	9	0	6	9	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1888	CN2	P	8	0	6	9	1	0
1889	CL6	P	1	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	9