John Weekly
Born: 6/14/1937 in Waterproof, LA, USA
Died: 11/24/1974 in Walnut Creek, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1962-04-13 | Final Game: 1964-04-23
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs
Biography
John Weekly, born in 1937, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during the early 1960s. His career spanned from April 13, 1962, to April 23, 1964, during a transformative period in Major League Baseball marked by the rise of power hitters and the waning of the deadball era. Weekly appeared in a total of 53 games, showcasing a blend of power and defensive skills that contributed to his teams, although he faced challenges at the plate.
Over the course of his brief career, Weekly recorded 25 hits, including 5 home runs, and drove in 19 runs, finishing with a batting average of .207. While he did not steal any bases, his power numbers reflected a potential that intrigued scouts and fans alike. Despite the limitations in his offensive output, Weekly's contributions on the field during a competitive time in baseball history remain a part of his legacy.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | 121 | 7 | 25 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 19 | 0 | 15 | 21 | 0.207 | 0.293 | 0.364 | 0.656 | -30.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | HOU | NL | 13 | 26 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 0.192 | 0.0 |
| 1963 | HOU | NL | 34 | 80 | 4 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 0.225 | -30.4 |
| 1964 | HOU | NL | 6 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.133 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 35 | 26 | 53 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | HOU | OF | 7 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963 | HOU | OF | 23 | 17 | 36 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964 | HOU | OF | 5 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 19 |
| Right Field | 17 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diablo Valley College | Pleasant Hill | CA | 1956 |