Don Bollweg
Born: 2/12/1921 in Wheaton, IL, USA
Died: 5/26/1996 in Wheaton, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1950-09-28 | Final Game: 1955-05-10
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Donald Raymond Bollweg
Biography
Don Bollweg was a professional baseball player born in 1921, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 1950s. His career spanned from 1950 to 1955, a time when the game was experiencing a shift from the post-war era into a period characterized by the emergence of new talent and the gradual integration of African American players into the league. Bollweg played primarily as a position player, participating in 195 games over the course of his career.
During his time in the majors, Bollweg accumulated a total of 110 hits, including 11 home runs and 53 runs batted in, with a career batting average of .243. He was known for his versatility on the field, contributing not only with his bat but also with his speed, as evidenced by his 2 stolen bases. While he may not have been a superstar, Bollweg's contributions to his teams reflected the hard-nosed, gritty style of play that characterized the era. His career remains a testament to the many players who helped shape the game during a transformative time in baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 195 | 452 | 62 | 110 | 22 | 7 | 11 | 53 | 2 | 60 | 68 | 0.243 | 0.337 | 0.396 | 0.733 | 304.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | STL | NL | 4 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
| 1951 | STL | NL | 6 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1953 | NYY | AL | 70 | 155 | 24 | 46 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 24 | 1 | 21 | 31 | 0.297 | 604.3 |
| 1954 | PHA | AL | 103 | 268 | 35 | 60 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 24 | 1 | 35 | 33 | 0.224 | -300.1 |
| 1955 | KC1 | AL | 12 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | WS | NYA | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 123 | 66 | 903 | 66 | 20 | 100 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | SLN | 1B | 4 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1951 | SLN | 1B | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1953 | NYA | 1B | 43 | 0 | 323 | 15 | 6 | 37 |
| 1954 | PHA | 1B | 71 | 66 | 530 | 51 | 13 | 55 |
| 1955 | KC1 | 1B | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 124 |