Bill Weir
Born: 2/25/1911 in Portland, ME, USA
Died: 9/30/1989 in Anaheim, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1936-06-25 | Final Game: 1939-10-01
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: William Franklin Weir
Biography
Bill Weir was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1936 to 1939. Born in 1911, Weir made his mark in an era that was characterized by the transition between the deadball era and the more offensive-minded years that followed. Throughout his career, he showcased a solid skill set on the mound, finishing with a record of 6-4 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.55. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he recorded a total of 42 strikeouts over the course of his time in the league.
Weir's playing style reflected the competitive spirit of the late 1930s, a time when pitchers were beginning to utilize a more strategic approach to their craft. While he did not record any saves, his contributions as a starting pitcher were significant during his tenure in the majors. Although not a household name, Weir's efforts on the mound contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during a pivotal time in the sport's evolution.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 4 | 29 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 106.3 | 95 | 42 | 4 | 50 | 42 | 3.55 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | BSN | NL | 4 | 3 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 57.3 | 53 | 18 | 24 | 29 | 2.83 | 1471.6 |
| 1937 | BSN | NL | 1 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 33.0 | 27 | 14 | 19 | 8 | 3.82 | -14.1 |
| 1938 | BSN | NL | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.3 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 6.75 | -1150.5 |
| 1939 | BSN | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 32 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0.188 | 0.257 | 0.219 | 0.476 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | BSN | NL | 13 | 18 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.278 | 0.0 |
| 1937 | BSN | NL | 10 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1938 | BSN | NL | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1939 | BSN | NL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 29 | 0 | 6 | 32 | 0 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | BSN | P | 12 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 2 |
| 1937 | BSN | P | 10 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938 | BSN | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939 | BSN | P | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 29 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of New Hampshire | Durham | NH | 1934, 1935, 1936 |