Peek-A-Boo Veach, baseball player, 1884-1890

Peek-A-Boo Veach

Born: 6/15/1862 in Indianapolis, IN, USA

Died: 11/12/1937 in Indianapolis, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-08-24 | Final Game: 1890-07-25

Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: William Walter Veach

Biography

Peek-A-Boo Veach was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the late 19th century, an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to the more modern game. Born in 1862, Veach's career spanned from 1884 until his last game on July 25, 1890. During this time, he showcased his talents on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 3-10 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.55, which reflected his ability to limit scoring opportunities against him. Though Veach's career win-loss record may not have been stellar, he struck out 64 batters, demonstrating his capability as a strikeout artist during a time when pitchers relied heavily on finesse and control. His contributions to the game came at a pivotal moment in baseball history, as the sport was evolving with new strategies and styles of play. Despite not recording any saves, Veach's performance on the mound helped lay the groundwork for future generations of pitchers, and he remains a notable figure in the annals of early baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
3 10 13 13 13 0 0 113.0 100 32 2 18 64 2.55 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

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 0.215 0.319 0.309 0.628 -512.8

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 73 0 736 44 23 38
2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
OF 14 0 12 3 3 1
P 13 0 8 26 4 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 13
First Base 73
Second Base 1
Left Field 11
Center Field 2
Right Field 1