Wimpy Quinn
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1941)
Wimpy Quinn was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1941 for the Chicago Cubs. Across 3 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 7.20 ERA and 2 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 187 lb
- Died
- 9/1/1954 in Santa Monica, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1941-06-08
- Last Game
- 1941-09-25
Full name: Wellington Hunt Quinn
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | CHN | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 7.20 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 7.20 | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | .500 | .500 | 1.000 | 0 |
Career AVG .500 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — +90.7% above league average.
Career OBP .500 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — +50.3% above league average.
Career SLG .500 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — +34.0% above league average.
Career OPS 1.000 vs. league average .706 across their career seasons — +41.7% above league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | CHN | NL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .500 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 18.00 |
| Away | 2 | 4.0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4.50 |
Last 3 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941-09-25 | CHC | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941-09-16 | CHC | BSN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941-06-08 | CHC | BSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 3 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941-09-25 | CHC | CIN | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1941-09-16 | CHC | BSN | — | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941-06-08 | CHC | BSN | — | 2.0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 3 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Oregon | Eugene | OR | 1938, 1939 |
Wimpy Quinn: the record in brief
According to the bio, Wimpy Quinn debuted on June 8, 1941 and played a final game on September 25, 1941. Quinn's only club in the season tables is the Chicago Cubs. Born on May 14, 1918, in Birmingham, AL, USA, Quinn is listed as a pitcher and threw and hit right-handed. The bio gives 6 feet, 2 inches and 187 pounds. Quinn died on September 1, 1954, in Santa Monica, CA, USA. Quinn's full given name, per the bio, is Wellington Hunt Quinn.
Across 3 games (0 starts), Quinn recorded 0 wins against 0 losses with a 7.20 ERA. Quinn had 2 strikeouts. Against a 3.94 league ERA for the same seasons, the 7.20 mark was 83.0% worse. All of that pitching came in 1941, with 3 games and 2 strikeouts.
The college table lists University of Oregon in 1938 and 1939.
Every defensive appearance on record for Quinn, 3 games, came at pitcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Wimpy Quinn
- Was Wimpy Quinn a pitcher?
- Yes. Wimpy Quinn pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 2 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Wimpy Quinn hit?
- Wimpy Quinn hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Wimpy Quinn play for?
- Wimpy Quinn played for one team, the Chicago Cubs (1941).
- What were Wimpy Quinn's career stats?
- In 3 games, Wimpy Quinn went 0-0 with a 7.20 ERA, 2 strikeouts, and 5.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Wimpy Quinn play?
- Wimpy Quinn played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Wimpy Quinn and how much did he weigh?
- Wimpy Quinn was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 187 pounds.
- What was Wimpy Quinn's career ERA?
- Wimpy Quinn finished with a 7.20 career ERA, going 0-0 with 2 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Wimpy Quinn have?
- Wimpy Quinn recorded 2 career strikeouts.
- Is Wimpy Quinn in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Wimpy Quinn has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.