Sam Weaver
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1875-1886)
Sam Weaver was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1875 to 1886 for 5 teams, including the Philadelphia Whites, a span of 12 seasons. Across 153 career appearances, he went 68-80 with a 3.21 ERA and 348 strikeouts. He also batted .207 with 0 home runs. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 2401.5.
- 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
- 5'10" / 175 lb
- Died
- 2/1/1914 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1875-10-25
- Last Game
- 1886-05-29
Full name: Samuel H. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1875 | PH2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1.50 | — | 0.0 | |
| 1878 | ML2 | NL | 12 | 31 | 45 | 43 | 39 | 1 | 0 | 383.0 | 371 | 83 | 21 | 95 | 1.95 | 2.30 (+15%) | 331.8 |
| 1882 | PH4 | AA | 26 | 15 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 2 | 0 | 371.0 | 374 | 113 | 35 | 104 | 2.74 | 2.80 (+2%) | 1077.0 |
| 1883 | LS2 | AA | 24 | 22 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 4 | 0 | 400.2 | 451 | 165 | 35 | 105 | 3.71 | 3.22 (-15%) | 1406.5 |
| 1884 | PHU | UA | 5 | 10 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 136.0 | 206 | 87 | 11 | 40 | 5.76 | 3.11 (-85%) | -362.8 |
| 1886 | PH4 | AA | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 30 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 14.73 | 3.37 (-337%) | -51.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 68 | 80 | 153 | 150 | 141 | 7 | 0 | 1,307.2 | 1,438 | 467 | 106 | 348 | 3.21 | — | 2,402 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 167 | 613 | 65 | 127 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 37 | 14 | .207 | .252 | .240 | .492 | -1,410 |
Career AVG .207 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 16.7% below league average.
Career OBP .252 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — 11.1% below league average.
Career SLG .240 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 27.3% below league average.
Career OPS .492 vs. league average .614 across their career seasons — 19.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1875 | PH2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 | |
| 1878 | ML2 | NL | 48 | 170 | 15 | 34 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 14 | .200 | .259 (-23%) | .278 (-11%) | .319 (-26%) | .597 (-19%) | -380.5 |
| 1882 | PH4 | AA | 43 | 155 | 19 | 36 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 0 | .232 | .248 (-6%) | .275 (+4%) | .329 (-24%) | .605 (-11%) | -152.8 |
| 1883 | LS2 | AA | 53 | 193 | 19 | 37 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | .192 | .257 (-25%) | .285 (-16%) | .345 (-33%) | .631 (-25%) | -631.1 |
| 1884 | PHU | UA | 20 | 84 | 11 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .214 | .243 (-12%) | .278 (-17%) | .327 (-27%) | .606 (-22%) | -245.1 |
| 1886 | PH4 | AA | 2 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 167 | 613 | 65 | 127 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 37 | 14 | .207 | — | — | — | — | -1,410 | ||
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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| OF | 23 | 0 | 26 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| P | 153 | 0 | 81 | 312 | 39 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1875 | PH2 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1878 | ML2 | OF | 9 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1878 | ML2 | P | 45 | 0 | 31 | 78 | 16 | 1 |
| 1882 | PH4 | OF | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1882 | PH4 | P | 42 | 0 | 16 | 128 | 9 | 1 |
| 1883 | LS2 | 1B | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 1883 | LS2 | OF | 6 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1883 | LS2 | P | 46 | 0 | 20 | 75 | 5 | 3 |
| 1884 | PHU | OF | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1884 | PHU | P | 17 | 0 | 13 | 29 | 9 | 0 |
| 1886 | PH4 | 1B | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1886 | PH4 | P | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 153 |
| First Base | 2 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 10 |
| Right Field | 12 |
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Sam Weaver (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Sam Weaver: the record in brief
Sam Weaver's major league career runs from a debut on October 25, 1875 to a final game on May 29, 1886. The season rows list, in order, the Philadelphia Whites (1875), the Milwaukee Grays (1878), the Philadelphia Athletics (1882 through 1886), the Louisville Eclipse (1883), and the Philadelphia Keystones (1884). Weaver played primarily as a pitcher and threw and hit right-handed. Born on July 20, 1855, in Philadelphia, PA, USA, Weaver was listed at 5'10" and 175 pounds. Weaver died on February 1, 1914, in Philadelphia, PA, USA. The bio lists the given name Samuel H.
Across 153 games (150 starts), Weaver recorded 68 wins against 80 losses with a 3.21 ERA. The same table counts 348 strikeouts, 141 complete games, and 7 shutouts. Against a 3.05 league ERA for the same seasons, the 3.21 mark was 5.5% worse. No season topped the 26 wins of 1882. The strikeout high was 105 in 1883.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sam Weaver
- What years did Sam Weaver play?
- Sam Weaver played in Major League Baseball from 1875 to 1886.
- Was Sam Weaver a pitcher?
- Yes. Sam Weaver pitched in the major leagues, recording 68 wins and 348 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Sam Weaver hit?
- Sam Weaver hit 0 career home runs with 127 hits.
- What was Sam Weaver's career batting average?
- Sam Weaver batted .207 over his career, with 127 hits in 613 at bats.
- How many RBI did Sam Weaver have?
- Sam Weaver drove in 12 runs in his career.
- What was Sam Weaver's career ERA?
- Sam Weaver finished with a 3.21 career ERA, going 68-80 with 348 strikeouts.