Podge Weihe
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1883-1884)
Podge Weihe was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1883 to 1884 for the Cincinnati Red Stockings and the Indianapolis Hoosiers, a span of 2 seasons. In 64 career games, he hit .254 with 66 hits and 4 home runs. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 219.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 175 lb
- Died
- 4/16/1914 in Cincinnati, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1883-08-06
- Last Game
- 1884-09-25
Full name: John Garibaldi Weihe
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | 260 | 30 | 66 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | .254 | .279 | .365 | .644 | 219 |
Career AVG .254 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .279 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .365 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — +9.6% above league average.
Career OPS .644 vs. league average .615 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | CN2 | AA | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1884 | IN2 | AA | 63 | 256 | 29 | 65 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | .254 | .243 (+4%) | .278 (avg) | .327 (+12%) | .606 (+7%) | 219.4 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 64 | 260 | 30 | 66 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | .254 | — | — | — | — | 219 | ||
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 Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 3 |
| Second Base | 4 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 24 |
| Right Field | 35 |
Podge Weihe: the record in brief
Between the debut on August 6, 1883 and the final game on September 25, 1884, Podge Weihe built the record summarized on this page. The team column moves through the Cincinnati Red Stockings (1883) and the Indianapolis Hoosiers (1884). Weihe, an outfielder by primary position, threw and hit right-handed. Height and weight on file: 5'11" and 175 pounds. Weihe was born on November 13, 1862, in Cincinnati, OH, USA. Weihe's death is recorded on April 16, 1914, in Cincinnati, OH, USA. Podge Weihe was the playing name; the full given name is John Garibaldi.
Weihe's career batting table shows 64 games, 260 at bats and 66 hits, a .254 average, along with 4 home runs. Weihe got on base at a .279 rate and slugged .365 (.644 OPS). Against a .248 league average for those years, Weihe's .254 average was near the norm. The hits column peaks at 65, in 1884. In 1884, a season of regular play, Weihe hit .254 while the league hit .243.
Frequently Asked Questions about Podge Weihe
- What years did Podge Weihe play?
- Podge Weihe played in Major League Baseball from 1883 to 1884.
- Was Podge Weihe a pitcher?
- No. Podge Weihe was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Podge Weihe hit?
- Podge Weihe hit 4 career home runs with 66 hits.
- What teams did Podge Weihe play for?
- Podge Weihe played for 2 teams: the Cincinnati Red Stockings (1883) and the Indianapolis Hoosiers (1884).
- What were Podge Weihe's career stats?
- In 64 games, Podge Weihe had 66 hits, 4 home runs, and 30 runs, with a .254 batting average.
- What position did Podge Weihe play?
- Podge Weihe played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Podge Weihe and how much did he weigh?
- Podge Weihe was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 175 pounds.
- How many home runs did Podge Weihe hit each season?
- Podge Weihe's home runs by season: 0 in 1883 and 4 in 1884. His most in one season was 4, in 1884.
- What was Podge Weihe's career batting average?
- Podge Weihe batted .254 over his career, with 66 hits in 260 at bats.
- Is Podge Weihe in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Podge Weihe has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.