Podge Weihe, baseball player, 1883-1884

Podge Weihe

Born: 11/13/1862 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

Died: 4/16/1914 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1883-08-06 | Final Game: 1884-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: John Garibaldi Weihe

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Biography

Podge Weihe was a professional baseball player born in 1862, who played in the late 19th century, a time when the game was evolving rapidly in the wake of the deadball era. He made his Major League debut on May 1, 1883, and his career spanned until September 25, 1884. Weihe played a total of 64 games, during which he accumulated 66 hits, including 4 home runs, and posted a batting average of .254. Notably, he finished his career with 0 RBIs and 0 stolen bases, reflecting a playing style that may have prioritized contact hitting and power over traditional run production. Weihe's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, where batting averages were often lower and the emphasis on pitching and defensive play was paramount. His contributions to the teams he played for were significant in helping to shape the dynamics of the game during those formative years. Although his statistics may not reflect a standout player by modern standards, Weihe's role as a position player in the evolving landscape of Major League Baseball situates him within a critical era of the sport's history.

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 0.254 0.279 0.365 0.644 219.4

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 0.644 vs. league average 0.615 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

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 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1884 IN2 AA 63 256 29 65 13 2 4 0 0 9 0 0.254 .243 (+4%) .278 (avg) .327 (+12%) .606 (+7%) 219.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 3 0 12 1 1 1
2B 4 0 8 11 6 1
OF 59 0 94 14 17 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1883 CN2 OF 1 0 4 0 0 0
1884 IN2 1B 3 0 12 1 1 1
1884 IN2 2B 4 0 8 11 6 1
1884 IN2 OF 58 0 90 14 17 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 3
Second Base 4
Left Field 1
Center Field 24
Right Field 35