Phil Weintraub
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1933-1945)
Phil Weintraub was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1933 to 1945 for the New York Giants, the Cincinnati Reds, and the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 13 seasons. In 444 career games, he hit .295 with 407 hits, 32 home runs, and 207 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 5,195.
- 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 195 lb
- Died
- 6/21/1987 in Palm Springs, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1933-09-05
- Last Game
- 1945-08-05
Full name: Philip Weintraub
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 444 | 1,382 | 215 | 407 | 67 | 19 | 32 | 207 | 4 | 232 | 182 | .295 | .398 | .440 | .838 | 5,195 |
Career AVG .295 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — +8.5% above league average.
Career OBP .398 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — +18.4% above league average.
Career SLG .440 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — +15.2% above league average.
Career OPS .838 vs. league average .718 across their career seasons — +16.7% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | NY1 | NL | 8 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1934 | NY1 | NL | 31 | 74 | 13 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 10 | .351 | .278 (+26%) | .340 (+35%) | .392 (-4%) | .733 (+14%) | 279.4 |
| 1935 | NY1 | NL | 64 | 112 | 18 | 27 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 17 | 13 | .241 | .279 (-14%) | .342 (avg) | .399 (-13%) | .742 (-7%) | -110.5 |
| 1937 | CIN | NL | 49 | 177 | 27 | 48 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 20 | 1 | 19 | 25 | .271 | .276 (-2%) | .342 (+1%) | .398 (+6%) | .740 (+4%) | 104.8 |
| 1937 | NY1 | NL | 6 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 104.8 |
| 1938 | PHI | NL | 100 | 351 | 51 | 109 | 23 | 2 | 4 | 45 | 1 | 64 | 43 | .311 | .272 (+14%) | .341 (+24%) | .392 (+7%) | .734 (+15%) | 1311.4 |
| 1944 | NY1 | NL | 104 | 361 | 55 | 114 | 18 | 9 | 13 | 77 | 0 | 59 | 59 | .316 | .261 (+21%) | .325 (+26%) | .357 (+46%) | .683 (+37%) | 2529.2 |
| 1945 | NY1 | NL | 82 | 283 | 45 | 77 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 42 | 2 | 54 | 29 | .272 | .260 (+4%) | .328 (+18%) | .354 (+17%) | .683 (+18%) | 1080.7 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 444 | 1,382 | 215 | 407 | 67 | 19 | 32 | 207 | 4 | 232 | 182 | .295 | — | — | — | — | 5,300 | ||
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 (444 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 228 | 727 | 127 | 216 | 21 | 126 | .297 |
| Away | 216 | 655 | 88 | 191 | 11 | 83 | .292 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945-08-05 | NY1 | PHI | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1945-08-05 | NY1 | PHI | W | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-08-04 | NY1 | PHI | W | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1945-08-01 | NY1 | BSN | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1945-07-31 | NY1 | BSN | L | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1945-07-31 | NY1 | BSN | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1945-07-28 | NY1 | PHI | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1945-07-28 | NY1 | PHI | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-07-27 | NY1 | PHI | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1945-07-24 | NY1 | CIN | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 293 | 0 | 2763 | 218 | 30 | 200 |
| OF | 81 | 0 | 121 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | NY1 | OF | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1934 | NY1 | OF | 20 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1935 | NY1 | 1B | 19 | 0 | 148 | 11 | 4 | 9 |
| 1935 | NY1 | OF | 7 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937 | CIN | OF | 47 | 0 | 78 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 1937 | NY1 | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938 | PHI | 1B | 98 | 0 | 913 | 75 | 12 | 70 |
| 1944 | NY1 | 1B | 99 | 0 | 928 | 72 | 8 | 72 |
| 1945 | NY1 | 1B | 77 | 0 | 774 | 60 | 6 | 49 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 293 |
| Left Field | 55 |
| Center Field | 9 |
| Right Field | 18 |
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Phil Weintraub: the record in brief
Phil Weintraub played a first major league game on September 5, 1933 and a last one on August 5, 1945. Club by club, the record runs the New York Giants (1933 to 1945), the Cincinnati Reds (1937), and the Philadelphia Phillies (1938). Born on October 12, 1907, in Chicago, IL, USA, Weintraub is listed as a first baseman and both batted and threw left-handed. Size on record: 6 feet, 1 inch and 195 pounds. The bio records the death on June 21, 1987, in Palm Springs, CA, USA. The bio lists the given name Philip.
Weintraub's career batting table shows 444 games, 1,382 at bats and 407 hits, a .295 average, along with 32 homers and 207 runs batted in. Weintraub got on base at a .398 rate and slugged .440 (.838 OPS). Measured against the leagues Weintraub played in, the .295 career average compares with a .271 league average over the same seasons, 8.5% above the league. No season beat the 13 home runs Weintraub hit in 1944.
Frequently Asked Questions about Phil Weintraub
- What years did Phil Weintraub play?
- Phil Weintraub played in Major League Baseball from 1933 to 1945.
- Was Phil Weintraub a pitcher?
- No. Phil Weintraub was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Phil Weintraub hit?
- Phil Weintraub hit 32 career home runs with 407 hits.
- What teams did Phil Weintraub play for?
- Phil Weintraub played for 3 teams: the New York Giants (1933–1935, 1937, 1944–1945), the Cincinnati Reds (1937), and the Philadelphia Phillies (1938).
- What were Phil Weintraub's career stats?
- In 444 games, Phil Weintraub had 407 hits, 32 home runs, 207 RBI, 215 runs, and 4 stolen bases, with a .295 batting average.
- What position did Phil Weintraub play?
- Phil Weintraub played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Phil Weintraub and how much did he weigh?
- Phil Weintraub was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 195 pounds.
- How many home runs did Phil Weintraub hit each season?
- Phil Weintraub's home runs by season: 1 in 1933, 0 in 1934, 1 in 1935, 3 in 1937, 4 in 1938, 13 in 1944, and 10 in 1945. His most in one season was 13, in 1944.
- What was Phil Weintraub's career batting average?
- Phil Weintraub batted .295 over his career, with 407 hits in 1,382 at bats.
- How many RBI did Phil Weintraub have?
- Phil Weintraub drove in 207 runs in his career.
- Is Phil Weintraub in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Phil Weintraub has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.