George Weidman
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1880-1888)
George Weidman was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1880 to 1888 for 5 teams, including the Buffalo Bisons, a span of 9 seasons. Across 279 career appearances, he went 101-156 with a 3.61 ERA and 910 strikeouts. He also batted .177 with 3 home runs.
- 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
- 5'7" / 165 lb
- Died
- 3/3/1905 in New York, NY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1880-08-26
- Last Game
- 1888-07-05
Full name: George Edward Weidman
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | BFN | NL | 0 | 9 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 113.2 | 141 | 43 | 9 | 25 | 3.40 | 2.37 (-43%) | -199.9 |
| 1881 | DTN | NL | 8 | 5 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 115.0 | 108 | 23 | 12 | 26 | 1.80 | 2.77 (+35%) | 337.5 |
| 1882 | DTN | NL | 25 | 20 | 46 | 45 | 43 | 4 | 0 | 411.0 | 391 | 120 | 39 | 161 | 2.63 | 2.80 (+6%) | 2501.9 |
| 1883 | DTN | NL | 20 | 24 | 52 | 47 | 41 | 3 | 2 | 402.1 | 435 | 158 | 72 | 183 | 3.53 | 3.22 (-10%) | 857.4 |
| 1884 | DTN | NL | 4 | 21 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 212.2 | 257 | 88 | 57 | 96 | 3.72 | 3.11 (-20%) | -3280.0 |
| 1885 | DTN | NL | 14 | 24 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 3 | 0 | 330.0 | 343 | 115 | 63 | 149 | 3.14 | 3.03 (-3%) | 1830.8 |
| 1886 | KCN | NL | 12 | 36 | 51 | 51 | 48 | 1 | 0 | 427.2 | 549 | 215 | 112 | 168 | 4.52 | 3.37 (-34%) | -700.0 |
| 1887 | DTN | NL | 13 | 7 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 183.0 | 221 | 109 | 60 | 56 | 5.36 | 4.17 (-28%) | -1527.2 |
| 1887 | NY4 | AA | 4 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 97.0 | 122 | 50 | 25 | 37 | 4.64 | 4.17 (-11%) | 1122.4 |
| 1887 | NY1 | NL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1.12 | — | 0.0 |
| 1888 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 | 17 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 3.50 | 2.95 (-19%) | -987.1 |
| Career · 11 seasons | 101 | 156 | 279 | 269 | 249 | 13 | 2 | 2,318.1 | 2,594 | 929 | 459 | 910 | 3.61 | — | -44 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 379 | 1,401 | 133 | 248 | 28 | 4 | 3 | 112 | 11 | 45 | 195 | .177 | .203 | .209 | .412 | -6,400 |
Career AVG .177 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 29.1% below league average.
Career OBP .203 vs. league average .293 across their career seasons — 30.8% below league average.
Career SLG .209 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 37.6% below league average.
Career OPS .412 vs. league average .628 across their career seasons — 34.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | BFN | NL | 23 | 78 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 11 | .103 | .244 (-58%) | .267 (-53%) | .319 (-64%) | .586 (-59%) | -582.3 |
| 1881 | DTN | NL | 13 | 47 | 9 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | .255 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1882 | DTN | NL | 50 | 193 | 20 | 42 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 2 | 19 | .218 | .248 (-12%) | .275 (-18%) | .329 (-20%) | .605 (-19%) | -497.5 |
| 1883 | DTN | NL | 79 | 313 | 34 | 58 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 0 | 4 | 38 | .185 | .257 (-28%) | .285 (-32%) | .345 (-36%) | .631 (-34%) | -1461.2 |
| 1884 | DTN | NL | 81 | 300 | 24 | 49 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 13 | 41 | .163 | .243 (-33%) | .278 (-29%) | .327 (-44%) | .606 (-37%) | -1444.1 |
| 1885 | DTN | NL | 44 | 153 | 7 | 24 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 8 | 32 | .157 | .244 (-36%) | .287 (-31%) | .325 (-38%) | .613 (-35%) | -711.3 |
| 1886 | KCN | NL | 51 | 179 | 13 | 30 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 46 | .168 | .246 (-32%) | .302 (-37%) | .331 (-46%) | .634 (-42%) | -1054.0 |
| 1887 | DTN | NL | 21 | 82 | 12 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 3 | .207 | .270 (-23%) | .331 (-29%) | .373 (-28%) | .705 (-29%) | -371.8 |
| 1887 | NY4 | AA | 14 | 46 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | .152 | — | — | — | — | -371.8 |
| 1887 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .333 | — | — | — | — | -371.8 |
| 1888 | NY1 | NL | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 11 seasons | 379 | 1,401 | 133 | 248 | 28 | 4 | 3 | 112 | 11 | 45 | 195 | .177 | — | — | — | — | -6,866 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 6 | 0 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 2 |
| OF | 122 | 0 | 150 | 29 | 33 | 4 |
| P | 279 | 0 | 142 | 444 | 76 | 9 |
| SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | BFN | OF | 13 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1880 | BFN | P | 17 | 0 | 7 | 18 | 3 | 0 |
| 1881 | DTN | P | 13 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| 1882 | DTN | OF | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1882 | DTN | P | 46 | 0 | 35 | 71 | 11 | 2 |
| 1882 | DTN | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1883 | DTN | 2B | 4 | 0 | 8 | 13 | 8 | 2 |
| 1883 | DTN | OF | 35 | 0 | 45 | 9 | 8 | 1 |
| 1883 | DTN | P | 52 | 0 | 28 | 72 | 10 | 1 |
| 1884 | DTN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1884 | DTN | OF | 53 | 0 | 76 | 12 | 16 | 2 |
| 1884 | DTN | P | 26 | 0 | 12 | 45 | 17 | 1 |
| 1884 | DTN | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1885 | DTN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1885 | DTN | OF | 7 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| 1885 | DTN | P | 38 | 0 | 14 | 58 | 11 | 0 |
| 1886 | KCN | OF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1886 | KCN | P | 51 | 0 | 25 | 106 | 9 | 5 |
| 1887 | DTN | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1887 | DTN | P | 21 | 0 | 6 | 35 | 8 | 0 |
| 1887 | NY4 | OF | 3 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1887 | NY4 | P | 12 | 0 | 9 | 21 | 4 | 0 |
| 1887 | NY1 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1888 | NY1 | P | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 279 |
| Second Base | 6 |
| Shortstop | 2 |
| Left Field | 13 |
| Center Field | 21 |
| Right Field | 87 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Rochester | Rochester | NY | 1880 |
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Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
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George Weidman: the record in brief
George Weidman's major league career runs from a debut on August 26, 1880 to a final game on July 5, 1888. By club, Weidman's seasons break down as the Buffalo Bisons (1880), the Detroit Wolverines (1881 to 1887), the Kansas City Cowboys (1886), the New York Metropolitans (1887), and the New York Giants (1887 to 1888). At 5'7" and 165 pounds, Weidman is listed as a pitcher. Weidman both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Weidman was born on February 17, 1861, in Rochester, NY, USA. Weidman's death is recorded on March 3, 1905, in New York, NY, USA. On the record, George Weidman was born George Edward Weidman.
Across 279 games (269 starts), Weidman recorded 101 wins against 156 losses with a 3.61 ERA. Weidman had 910 strikeouts, 249 complete games, and 13 shutouts. The league ERA over Weidman's seasons was 3.20, so the 3.61 figure ran 12.8% worse than average. No season topped the 25 wins of 1882. The strikeout high was 183 in 1883.
Frequently Asked Questions about George Weidman
- What years did George Weidman play?
- George Weidman played in Major League Baseball from 1880 to 1888.
- Was George Weidman a pitcher?
- Yes. George Weidman pitched in the major leagues, recording 101 wins and 910 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did George Weidman hit?
- George Weidman hit 3 career home runs with 248 hits.
- What teams did George Weidman play for?
- George Weidman played for 5 teams: the Buffalo Bisons (1880), the Detroit Wolverines (1881–1885, 1887), the Kansas City Cowboys (1886), the New York Metropolitans (1887), and the New York Giants (1887–1888).
- What were George Weidman's career stats?
- In 279 games, George Weidman went 101-156 with a 3.61 ERA, 910 strikeouts, 2,318.1 innings pitched, and 2 saves. At the plate he had 248 hits and 3 home runs.
- What position did George Weidman play?
- George Weidman played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was George Weidman and how much did he weigh?
- George Weidman was listed at 5 feet 7 inches and 165 pounds.
- What was George Weidman's career ERA?
- George Weidman finished with a 3.61 career ERA, going 101-156 with 910 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did George Weidman have?
- George Weidman recorded 910 career strikeouts.
- Is George Weidman in the Hall of Fame?
- No. George Weidman has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.