Ralph Weigel
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1946-1949)
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 180 lb
- Died
- 4/15/1992 in Memphis, TN, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1946-09-18
- Last Game
- 1949-07-07
Full name: Ralph Richard Weigel
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 106 | 235 | 12 | 54 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 30 | 2 | 21 | 26 | .230 | .296 | .294 | .589 | -602 |
Career AVG .230 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 11.9% below league average.
Career OBP .296 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 12.3% below league average.
Career SLG .294 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — 21.3% below league average.
Career OPS .589 vs. league average .711 across their career seasons — 17.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | CLE | AL | 6 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1948 | CHA | AL | 66 | 163 | 8 | 38 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 13 | 18 | .233 | .263 (-12%) | .340 (-14%) | .379 (-17%) | .719 (-16%) | -433.5 |
| 1949 | WS1 | AL | 34 | 60 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 6 | .233 | .262 (-11%) | .343 (-6%) | .384 (-31%) | .727 (-19%) | -168.1 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 106 | 235 | 12 | 54 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 30 | 2 | 21 | 26 | .230 | — | — | — | — | -602 | ||
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 (106 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 62 | 130 | 5 | 34 | 0 | 18 | .262 |
| Away | 44 | 105 | 7 | 20 | 0 | 12 | .190 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949-07-07 | MIN | BOS | L | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-07-06 | MIN | BOS | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-07-04 | MIN | PHA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1949-07-04 | MIN | PHA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-07-02 | MIN | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1949-06-28 | MIN | PHA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-06-25 | MIN | CLE | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-06-24 | MIN | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-06-23 | MIN | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-06-22 | MIN | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 66 | 0 | 179 | 28 | 5 | 8 |
| OF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | CLE | C | 6 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948 | CHA | C | 39 | 0 | 108 | 19 | 4 | 4 |
| 1948 | CHA | OF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949 | WS1 | C | 21 | 0 | 55 | 9 | 1 | 4 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 66 |
| Left Field | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Ralph Weigel
- What years did Ralph Weigel play?
- Ralph Weigel played in Major League Baseball from 1946 to 1949.
- Was Ralph Weigel a pitcher?
- No. Ralph Weigel was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Ralph Weigel hit?
- Ralph Weigel hit 0 career home runs with 54 hits.