Orlie Weaver
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1910-1911)
Orlie Weaver was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1910 to 1911 for the Chicago Cubs and the Boston Braves, a span of 2 seasons. Across 40 career appearances, he went 6-15 with a 5.03 ERA and 92 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 180 lb
- Died
- 11/28/1970 in New Orleans, LA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1910-09-14
- Last Game
- 1911-10-09
Full name: Orville Forest Weaver
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | CHN | NL | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 32.0 | 34 | 13 | 15 | 22 | 3.66 | 2.79 (-31%) | -400.8 |
| 1911 | CHN | NL | 2 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 43.2 | 29 | 10 | 17 | 20 | 2.06 | 3.37 (+39%) | 50.4 |
| 1911 | BSN | NL | 3 | 12 | 27 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 121.0 | 140 | 87 | 84 | 50 | 6.47 | 3.37 (-92%) | -5518.5 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 6 | 15 | 40 | 23 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 196.2 | 203 | 110 | 116 | 92 | 5.03 | — | -5,869 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 71 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 18 | .113 | .160 | .127 | .287 | 0 |
Career AVG .113 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 56.4% below league average.
Career OBP .160 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 51.1% below league average.
Career SLG .127 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 62.9% below league average.
Career OPS .287 vs. league average .669 across their career seasons — 57.1% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | CHN | NL | 7 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .154 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1911 | CHN | NL | 6 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | .059 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1911 | BSN | NL | 27 | 41 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 9 | .122 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 40 | 71 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 18 | .113 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (80 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 17 | 33 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | .121 |
| Away | 23 | 37 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | .108 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 17 | 94.0 | 98 | 49 | 58 | 42 | 4.69 |
| Away | 23 | 103.1 | 105 | 58 | 61 | 49 | 5.05 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911-10-09 | BSN | PHI | W | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1911-10-06 | BSN | BRO | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-10-02 | BSN | PHI | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-09-29 | BSN | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-09-27 | BSN | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1911-09-26 | BSN | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-09-14 | BSN | NY1 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-09-07 | BSN | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-08-30 | BSN | PIT | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1911-08-19 | BSN | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911-10-09 | BSN | PHI | W | 9.0 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 1911-10-06 | BSN | BRO | — | 1.2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-10-02 | BSN | PHI | — | 4.0 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1911-09-29 | BSN | CIN | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1911-09-27 | BSN | CIN | — | 1.2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1911-09-26 | BSN | CHC | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1911-09-14 | BSN | NY1 | — | 1.1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-09-07 | BSN | PHI | — | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1911-08-30 | BSN | PIT | L | 8.0 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 1911-08-19 | BSN | CHC | — | 0.1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 40 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryville College | Maryville | TN | 1905 |
Orlie Weaver: the record in brief
According to the bio, Orlie Weaver debuted on September 14, 1910 and played a final game on October 9, 1911. Weaver played for the Chicago Cubs (1910 to 1911) and the Boston Rustlers (1911). Weaver played primarily as a pitcher and batted and threw right-handed. Born on June 4, 1886, in Newport, KY, USA, Weaver was listed at 6 feet, 0 inches and 180 pounds. The bio records the death on November 28, 1970, in New Orleans, LA, USA. On the record, Orlie Weaver was born Orville Forest Weaver.
Across 40 games (23 starts), Weaver recorded 6 wins against 15 losses with a 5.03 ERA. Also on Weaver's record: 92 strikeouts. Against a 3.08 league ERA for the same seasons, the 5.03 mark was 63.4% worse. In 1911, one of the busiest seasons, Weaver posted a 6.47 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.37.
The position breakdown shows 40 games, all at pitcher. Fielding on the mound produced 4 putouts and 37 assists against 5 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Orlie Weaver
- What years did Orlie Weaver play?
- Orlie Weaver played in Major League Baseball from 1910 to 1911.
- Was Orlie Weaver a pitcher?
- Yes. Orlie Weaver pitched in the major leagues, recording 6 wins and 92 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Orlie Weaver hit?
- Orlie Weaver hit 0 career home runs with 8 hits.
- What was Orlie Weaver's career batting average?
- Orlie Weaver batted .113 over his career, with 8 hits in 71 at bats.
- How many RBI did Orlie Weaver have?
- Orlie Weaver drove in 1 runs in his career.
- What was Orlie Weaver's career ERA?
- Orlie Weaver finished with a 5.03 career ERA, going 6-15 with 92 strikeouts.