Peek-A-Boo Veach
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1884-1890)
Peek-A-Boo Veach was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1884 to 1890 for 4 teams, including the Kansas City Cowboys, a span of 7 seasons. In 100 career games, he hit .215 with 76 hits, 3 home runs, and 37 RBI. He also pitched in 13 games, going 3-10 with a 2.55 ERA. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 1634.1.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- — / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 175 lb
- Died
- 11/12/1937 in Indianapolis, IN, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1884-08-24
- Last Game
- 1890-07-25
Full name: William Walter Veach
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 353 | 39 | 76 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 37 | 9 | 51 | 31 | .215 | .319 | .309 | .628 | -474 |
Career AVG .215 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 16.1% below league average.
Career OBP .319 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .309 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 11.3% below league average.
Career OPS .628 vs. league average .663 across their career seasons — 5.2% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | KCU | UA | 27 | 82 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | .134 | .243 (-45%) | .278 (-21%) | .327 (-44%) | .606 (-34%) | -336.0 |
| 1887 | LS2 | AA | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1890 | CL4 | NL | 64 | 238 | 24 | 56 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 32 | 9 | 33 | 28 | .235 | .260 (-10%) | .336 (avg) | .351 (-9%) | .687 (-5%) | -138.4 |
| 1890 | PIT | NL | 8 | 30 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 3 | .300 | — | — | — | — | -138.4 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 100 | 353 | 39 | 76 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 37 | 9 | 51 | 31 | .215 | — | — | — | — | -613 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | KCU | UA | 3 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 104.0 | 95 | 28 | 10 | 62 | 2.42 | 3.11 (+22%) | 1634.1 |
| 1887 | LS2 | AA | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 4.00 | 4.17 (+4%) | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 3 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 113.0 | 100 | 32 | 18 | 64 | 2.55 | — | 1,634 | ||
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 Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 13 |
| First Base | 73 |
| Second Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 11 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Peek-A-Boo Veach: the record in brief
Peek-A-Boo Veach played a first major league game on August 24, 1884 and a last one on July 25, 1890. Club by club, the record runs the Kansas City Cowboys (1884), the Louisville Colonels (1887), the Cleveland Spiders (1890), and the Pittsburg Alleghenys (1890). The bio lists Veach's primary position as first baseman. The recorded size is 175 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame. Veach was born on June 15, 1862, in Indianapolis, IN, USA. Veach's death is recorded on November 12, 1937, in Indianapolis, IN, USA. Peek-A-Boo Veach was the playing name; the full given name is William Walter.
Veach's career batting table shows 100 games, 353 at bats and 76 hits, a .215 average; the totals also include 3 homers and 37 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .319 clip and slugging .309, Veach finished with a .628 OPS. Set against a .257 league average for the same years, Veach's .215 average sits 16.1% below it. The hits column peaks at 56, in 1890.
Frequently Asked Questions about Peek-A-Boo Veach
- What years did Peek-A-Boo Veach play?
- Peek-A-Boo Veach played in Major League Baseball from 1884 to 1890.
- Was Peek-A-Boo Veach a pitcher?
- Both. Peek-A-Boo Veach pitched in 13 games, going 3-10 with a 2.55 ERA, but spent most of his career as a First Baseman.
- How many home runs did Peek-A-Boo Veach hit?
- Peek-A-Boo Veach hit 3 career home runs with 76 hits.
- What teams did Peek-A-Boo Veach play for?
- Peek-A-Boo Veach played for 4 teams: the Kansas City Cowboys (1884), the Louisville Colonels (1887), the Cleveland Spiders (1890), and the Pittsburg Alleghenys (1890).
- What were Peek-A-Boo Veach's career stats?
- In 100 games, Peek-A-Boo Veach had 76 hits, 3 home runs, 37 RBI, 39 runs, and 9 stolen bases, with a .215 batting average. As a pitcher, in 13 games, he went 3-10 with a 2.55 ERA, 64 strikeouts, and 113.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Peek-A-Boo Veach play?
- Peek-A-Boo Veach played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Peek-A-Boo Veach and how much did he weigh?
- Peek-A-Boo Veach was listed at 6 feet and 175 pounds.
- How many home runs did Peek-A-Boo Veach hit each season?
- Peek-A-Boo Veach's home runs by season: 1 in 1884, 0 in 1887, and 2 in 1890. His most in one season was 2, in 1890.
- What was Peek-A-Boo Veach's career batting average?
- Peek-A-Boo Veach batted .215 over his career, with 76 hits in 353 at bats.
- How many RBI did Peek-A-Boo Veach have?
- Peek-A-Boo Veach drove in 37 runs in his career.
- What was Peek-A-Boo Veach's career ERA?
- Peek-A-Boo Veach finished with a 2.55 career ERA, going 3-10 with 64 strikeouts.
- Is Peek-A-Boo Veach in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Peek-A-Boo Veach has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.