Butch Weis, baseball player, 1922-1925

Butch Weis

Born: 3/2/1901 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 5/4/1997 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1922-04-15 | Final Game: 1925-10-02

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Arthur John Weis

Biography

Butch Weis was a professional baseball player born in 1901, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1922 until his final game on October 2, 1925. Primarily serving as a position player, Weis appeared in 128 games throughout his career, where he showcased a solid batting average of .27. He recorded 92 hits, contributing to his total of 50 runs batted in (RBIs) and hitting 2 home runs. In addition to his offensive capabilities, Weis demonstrated speed on the basepaths, finishing his career with 6 stolen bases. Weis played during an era characterized by significant transition in baseball, as the sport was evolving from the deadball era into a more offensive-focused game. His contributions to the teams he played for, including his ability to maintain a respectable batting average, reflected the skill and adaptability required of players during this time. Although his career was relatively short, Weis remains a part of baseball history, representing the tenacity and competitive spirit of early 20th-century baseball players.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
128 341 39 92 14 4 2 50 6 43 44 0.270 0.353 0.352 0.705 -281.3

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 89 0 168 11 5 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 57
Right Field 31