Gary Weiss
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1980-1981)
Gary Weiss was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1981 for the Los Angeles Dodgers, a span of 2 seasons. In 22 career games, he hit .105 with 2 hits and 1 RBI.
- 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1980-09-13
- Last Game
- 1981-10-04
Full name: Gary Lee Weiss
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 19 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .105 | .143 | .105 | .248 | 0 |
Career AVG .105 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 59.7% below league average.
Career OBP .143 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 55.9% below league average.
Career SLG .105 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — 72.3% below league average.
Career OPS .248 vs. league average .704 across their career seasons — 64.8% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | LAN | NL | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1981 | LAN | NL | 14 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .105 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 22 | 19 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .105 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (22 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 13 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | .133 |
| Away | 9 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-10-04 | LAD | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-10-03 | LAD | HOU | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-10-01 | LAD | SDP | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-09-30 | LAD | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1981-09-29 | LAD | ATL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1981-09-28 | LAD | ATL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-09-25 | LAD | HOU | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-09-22 | LAD | SFG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-09-20 | LAD | CIN | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-09-19 | LAD | CIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Shortstop | 13 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Houston | Houston | TX | 1977, 1978 |
| Blinn College | Brenham | TX | 1976 |
Gary Weiss: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 13, 1980 and the final game on October 4, 1981, Gary Weiss built the record summarized on this page. Every season row on the page belongs to the Los Angeles Dodgers, from 1980 through 1981. Born on December 27, 1955, in Brenham, TX, USA, Weiss is listed as a shortstop and batted from both sides and threw right-handed. Weiss's listed size is 5 feet, 10 inches and 170 pounds. The bio lists the given name Gary Lee.
Weiss's career batting table shows 22 games, 19 at bats and 2 hits, a .105 average, adding 1 RBI. The league as a whole hit .261 across Weiss's seasons, which puts the .105 career mark 59.7% below average. The OPS comparison is .248 to a league .704, 64.8% below average. Weiss collected a career-high 2 hits in 1981.
Every defensive appearance on record for Weiss, 13 games, came at shortstop. Fielding at shortstop produced 12 putouts and 11 assists against 2 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gary Weiss
- What years did Gary Weiss play?
- Gary Weiss played in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1981.
- Was Gary Weiss a pitcher?
- No. Gary Weiss was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Gary Weiss hit?
- Gary Weiss hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What was Gary Weiss's career batting average?
- Gary Weiss batted .105 over his career, with 2 hits in 19 at bats.
- How many RBI did Gary Weiss have?
- Gary Weiss drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Gary Weiss in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Gary Weiss has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.