Jake Weimer
Born: 11/29/1873 in Ottumwa, IA, USA
Died: 6/19/1928 in Chicago, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1903-04-17 | Final Game: 1909-05-28
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Jacob Weimer
Biography
Jake Weimer was a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century, making his mark from 1903 to 1909. Born in 1873, Weimer showcased his talents primarily in the National League, where he developed a reputation for his exceptional ability to control the game on the mound. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 97 wins and 69 losses, with a remarkable earned run average (ERA) of 2.23. This impressive ERA placed him among the elite pitchers of his time, as he consistently demonstrated the ability to stifle opposing hitters.
Weimer's career was characterized by his effectiveness in striking out batters, amassing a total of 657 strikeouts throughout his time in the league. In addition to his strikeout prowess, he contributed to his teams as a reliable reliever, recording 2 saves. His playing style emphasized precision and strategy, which allowed him to thrive in an era that valued pitching finesse. Weimer's contributions to the game during a time of transition in baseball history helped lay the groundwork for future generations of pitchers, making him a noteworthy figure in the annals of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97 | 69 | 191 | 180 | 143 | 21 | 2 | 1472.7 | 1227 | 365 | 14 | 493 | 657 | 2.23 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | CHC | NL | 20 | 8 | 35 | 33 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 282.0 | 241 | 72 | 104 | 128 | 2.30 | - |
| 1904 | CHC | NL | 20 | 14 | 37 | 37 | 31 | 5 | 0 | 307.0 | 229 | 65 | 97 | 177 | 1.91 | - |
| 1905 | CHC | NL | 18 | 12 | 33 | 30 | 26 | 2 | 1 | 250.3 | 212 | 63 | 80 | 107 | 2.26 | - |
| 1906 | CIN | NL | 20 | 14 | 41 | 39 | 31 | 6 | 1 | 304.7 | 263 | 75 | 99 | 141 | 2.22 | 916.0 |
| 1907 | CIN | NL | 11 | 14 | 29 | 26 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 209.0 | 165 | 56 | 63 | 67 | 2.41 | -3531.6 |
| 1908 | CIN | NL | 8 | 7 | 15 | 15 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 116.7 | 110 | 31 | 50 | 36 | 2.39 | -2340.4 |
| 1909 | NY1 | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 192 | 540 | 46 | 115 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 36 | 4 | 29 | 99 | 0.213 | 0.257 | 0.243 | 0.500 | -1575.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | CHC | NL | 35 | 107 | 10 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 30 | 0.196 | -401.4 |
| 1904 | CHC | NL | 37 | 115 | 5 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 0.183 | -612.1 |
| 1905 | CHC | NL | 33 | 92 | 8 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 0.207 | -342.8 |
| 1906 | CIN | NL | 41 | 108 | 9 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 14 | 0.269 | -16.4 |
| 1907 | CIN | NL | 30 | 72 | 7 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 0.194 | -202.2 |
| 1908 | CIN | NL | 15 | 45 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 0.244 | 0.0 |
| 1909 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 191 | 147 | 122 | 402 | 32 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | CHN | P | 35 | 0 | 20 | 66 | 9 | 2 |
| 1904 | CHN | P | 37 | 37 | 37 | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| 1905 | CHN | P | 33 | 30 | 18 | 65 | 7 | 2 |
| 1906 | CIN | P | 41 | 39 | 18 | 87 | 4 | 1 |
| 1907 | CIN | P | 29 | 26 | 21 | 66 | 7 | 1 |
| 1908 | CIN | P | 15 | 15 | 7 | 37 | 0 | 2 |
| 1909 | NY1 | P | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 191 |