Art Weaver
Born: 4/7/1879 in Wichita, KS, USA
Died: 3/23/1917 in Denver, CO, USA
MLB Debut: 1902-09-14 | Final Game: 1908-09-07
Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Arthur Coggshall Weaver
Biography
Art Weaver was a professional baseball player born in 1879, whose career spanned from 1902 to 1908. Weaver played primarily as a position player during the early years of Major League Baseball, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a game that would soon embrace more offensive power. He appeared in a total of 86 games over his career, where he recorded 47 hits and accumulated 15 runs batted in (RBIs), finishing with a batting average of .183. Despite not hitting any home runs, Weaver did manage to showcase his speed on the base paths with one stolen base.
While Weaver's statistical contributions may not have placed him among the game's elite, his role as a player during a formative time in baseball history remains noteworthy. The early 1900s were pivotal as baseball began to gain popularity and evolve into the modern sport we recognize today. Players like Weaver helped lay the groundwork for the future of the game, participating in a league that was still defining its identity and rules. His legacy is a reminder of the diverse tapestry of baseball history, where every player contributed to the rich narrative of America's pastime.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86 | 257 | 20 | 47 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 37 | 0.183 | 0.211 | 0.218 | 0.428 | -1024.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | STL | NL | 11 | 33 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
| 1903 | PIT | NL | 16 | 48 | 8 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0.229 | -151.3 |
| 1903 | STL | NL | 16 | 49 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 0.245 | -151.3 |
| 1905 | SLA | AL | 28 | 92 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0.120 | -758.5 |
| 1908 | CHW | AL | 15 | 35 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 5 | 0 | 51 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| C | 81 | 33 | 309 | 105 | 14 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | SLN | C | 11 | 0 | 40 | 17 | 1 | 1 |
| 1903 | PIT | C | 11 | 0 | 35 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| 1903 | PIT | 1B | 5 | 0 | 51 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| 1903 | SLN | C | 16 | 0 | 63 | 31 | 3 | 0 |
| 1905 | SLA | C | 28 | 25 | 139 | 38 | 7 | 4 |
| 1908 | CHA | C | 15 | 8 | 32 | 9 | 2 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 82 |
| First Base | 5 |