Joe Weiss

Joe Weiss was a professional baseball player born in 1894, who made his mark in the early 20th century. His career spanned the brief period from August 29, 1915, to October 3, 1915, during which he played as a position player in Major League Baseball. Over the course of 29 games, Weiss recorded 19 hits, driving in 11 runs, and finished with a batting average of .224. While he did not hit any home runs or steal bases, his contributions on the field reflected the playing style of the time, characterized by a focus on contact hitting rather than power. Weiss's career unfolded during a transitional era in baseball, leading into the more offensive-minded years of the late 1910s and 1920s. Although his time in the league was short, his participation in the sport during this formative period contributed to the evolving narrative of baseball's history. Despite not achieving long-standing fame, Joe Weiss remains a part of the tapestry of baseball's early years, representing the countless players whose efforts laid the groundwork for future generations in America’s pastime.