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
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | KCU | UA | 3 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 104.0 | 95 | 28 | 10 | 62 | 2.42 | 1634.1 |
| 1887 | LS2 | AA | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 4.00 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | KCU | UA | 27 | 82 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0.134 | -355.4 |
| 1887 | LS2 | AA | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1890 | CL4 | NL | 64 | 238 | 24 | 56 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 32 | 9 | 33 | 28 | 0.235 | -157.4 |
| 1890 | PIT | NL | 8 | 30 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 0.300 | -157.4 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | KCU | P | 12 | 0 | 6 | 25 | 3 | 3 |
| 1884 | KCU | 1B | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1884 | KCU | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1884 | KCU | OF | 14 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 1887 | LS2 | P | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1890 | CL4 | 1B | 64 | 0 | 634 | 40 | 20 | 37 |
| 1890 | PIT | 1B | 8 | 0 | 87 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 13 |
| First Base | 73 |
| Second Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 11 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 1 |