Jim Weaver

Born: 2/19/1939 in Lancaster, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1967-08-13 | Final Game: 1968-06-29

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 178 lbs

Full name: James Brian Weaver

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Biography

Jim Weaver, born in 1939, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from August 13, 1967, to June 29, 1968. Weaver played during a transitional period in Major League Baseball, which was marked by the tail end of the Deadball Era and the beginning of a more offensively focused approach to the game. He made his mark primarily as a reliable pitcher, known for his ability to control the game and secure critical outs. Over his brief career, Weaver compiled a record of 3-1 with an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.55, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound. He struck out 28 batters and recorded 1 save, highlighting his ability to not only start games but also contribute in high-pressure situations. Although his time in the major leagues was short-lived, Weaver's performance left a lasting impression on his teams and fans, reflecting the competitive spirit of pitchers in the late 1960s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	1	27	2	0	0	1	53.0	48	15	6	19	28	2.55	0

Career ERA 2.55 vs. league average 3.14 across their career seasons — 18.9% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1967	LAA	AL	3	0	13	2	0	0	1	30.3	26	9	9	20	2.67	3.30 (+19%)	-
1968	LAA	AL	0	1	14	0	0	0	0	22.7	22	6	10	8	2.38	2.98 (+20%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
27	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .240 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .303 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .349 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.651 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1967	LAA	AL	13	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1968	LAA	AL	14	1	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	27	2	7	11	1	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1967	CAL	P	13	2	7	9	0	2
1968	CAL	P	14	0	0	2	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	27