Floyd Weaver
Born: 5/12/1941 in Ben Franklin, TX, USA
Died: 11/17/2008 in Powderly, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1962-09-30 | Final Game: 1971-09-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: David Floyd Weaver
Biography
Floyd Weaver was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1962 until 1971. Born in 1941, Weaver made his debut during a transitional period in baseball characterized by the emergence of power hitters and the evolution of pitching strategies. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 4-5, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.21. Weaver recorded 108 strikeouts and notched 1 save, contributing to his teams' pitching efforts during an era that saw significant changes in the game.
Weaver's playing style exemplified the challenges faced by pitchers during the 1960s, a decade marked by the dominance of power offenses and evolving batting techniques. Despite the difficulties inherent in his role, he managed to carve out a place in the league, showcasing his skills on the mound while competing against some of the era's most formidable hitters. Although his overall statistics may not reflect the accolades of some of his contemporaries, Weaver's contributions to the game during his tenure remain a testament to his perseverance and dedication to baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 5 | 85 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 155.3 | 149 | 90 | 21 | 73 | 108 | 5.21 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | CLE | AL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1.80 | 0.0 |
| 1965 | CLE | AL | 2 | 2 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 61.3 | 61 | 37 | 24 | 37 | 5.43 | -2096.0 |
| 1970 | CHW | AL | 1 | 2 | 31 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 61.7 | 52 | 30 | 31 | 51 | 4.38 | - |
| 1971 | ATL | AL | 0 | 1 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.3 | 33 | 22 | 18 | 12 | 7.24 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 | 20 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0.100 | 0.143 | 0.150 | 0.293 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | CLE | AL | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1965 | CLE | AL | 32 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | CHW | AL | 31 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1971 | ATL | AL | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 85 | 5 | 11 | 19 | 2 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | CLE | P | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965 | CLE | P | 32 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | CHA | P | 31 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1971 | ML4 | P | 21 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 85 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Junior College | Paris | TX | 1961 |