Bob Wiesler, baseball player, 1951-1958

Bob Wiesler

Born: 8/13/1930 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 8/10/2014 in Florissant, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1951-08-03 | Final Game: 1958-05-10

Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 188 lbs

Full name: Robert George Wiesler

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Biography

Bob Wiesler was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1951 to 1958. Born in 1930, Wiesler made his mark in Major League Baseball during a period characterized by transitioning styles of play and burgeoning talent. He played primarily as a pitcher, finishing his career with a record of 7 wins and 19 losses, an earned run average (ERA) of 5.74, and a total of 113 strikeouts. Although he did not record any saves during his time in the league, Wiesler’s contributions on the mound reflected the challenges faced by pitchers in an era increasingly influenced by offensive prowess. Wiesler's career unfolded during a transformative time in baseball, as teams began to adopt strategies that emphasized power hitting and aggressive base running. Despite his overall record, Wiesler's durability and commitment to the game showcased the resilience required of pitchers in the mid-20th century. His time in the majors may not have been marked by standout accolades, but his story is emblematic of many athletes who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, laying the groundwork for future generations of players.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
7 19 70 38 4 0 0 241.3 250 154 16 218 113 5.74 0

Career ERA 5.74 vs. league average 3.93 across their career seasons — 46.1% 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
1951 NYY AL 0 2 4 3 0 0 0 9.3 13 14 11 3 13.50 4.04 (-234%) -
1954 NYY AL 3 2 6 5 0 0 0 30.3 28 14 30 25 4.15 3.90 (-7%) -
1955 NYY AL 0 2 16 7 0 0 0 53.0 39 23 49 22 3.91 4.00 (+2%) -
1956 WSN AL 3 12 37 21 3 0 0 123.0 141 88 112 49 6.44 3.96 (-62%) -
1957 WSN AL 1 1 3 2 1 0 0 16.3 15 8 11 9 4.41 3.83 (-15%) -
1958 WSN AL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 9.3 14 7 5 5 6.75 3.86 (-75%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
71 69 3 9 3 0 0 1 0 0 21 0.130 0.129 0.174 0.302 0.0

Career AVG .130 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 49.6% below league average.

Career OBP .129 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 61.1% below league average.

Career SLG .174 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 55.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.302 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — 58.1% 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
1951 NYY AL 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1954 NYY AL 6 11 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.273 — — — — 0.0
1955 NYY AL 16 14 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1956 WSN AL 38 33 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 12 0.091 — — — — 0.0
1957 WSN AL 3 6 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1958 WSN AL 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 70 35 17 49 3 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1951 NYA P 4 0 0 3 0 1
1954 NYA P 6 5 1 2 0 0
1955 NYA P 16 7 2 13 0 1
1956 WS1 P 37 21 12 24 3 5
1957 WS1 P 3 2 2 3 0 0
1958 WS1 P 4 0 0 4 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 70