Wimpy Quinn, baseball player, 1941-1941

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

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

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 3

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Oregon Eugene OR 1938, 1939