Wimpy Quinn
Born: 5/14/1918 in Birmingham, AL, USA
Died: 9/1/1954 in Santa Monica, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1941-06-08 | Final Game: 1941-09-25
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 187 lbs
Full name: Wellington Hunt Quinn
Biography
Wimpy Quinn was a professional baseball player born in 1918, whose brief career in Major League Baseball spanned from June 8 to September 25, 1941. Playing as a position player, Quinn participated in only 3 games at the highest level of the sport. Despite the limited opportunities, he made a mark with his performance, finishing his career with 1 hit and a batting average of 0.5, showcasing a notable ability to get on base during his short stint.
Quinn's career coincided with a transformative era in baseball, just prior to the onset of World War II, which significantly impacted the league and its players. While his time in the majors was fleeting, his involvement during this period highlights the challenges and changes athletes faced in the early 1940s. Although he did not register any home runs or RBIs, Quinn's presence in the game remains a testament to the myriad of players who have contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if only for a short duration.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 7.20 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | CHC | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 7.20 | - |
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 | 0.500 | 0.500 | 0.500 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | CHC | NL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | CHN | P | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 3 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Oregon | Eugene | OR | 1938, 1939 |