John Weyhing, baseball player, 1888-1889

John Weyhing

Born: 6/24/1869 in Louisville, KY, USA

Died: 6/20/1890 in Louisville, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 1888-07-13 | Final Game: 1889-04-20

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Biography

John Weyhing was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1888 to 1889. Born in 1869, he played during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the early adoption of the pitching mound and the evolving strategies of the game. Weyhing's career record stood at 3 wins and 4 losses, with a notable earned run average (ERA) of 1.62, reflecting his effectiveness on the mound during his brief time in the league. Throughout his career, Weyhing recorded 30 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to dominate hitters with his pitching style. While he did not register any saves, his contributions were significant during a time when pitching was becoming increasingly specialized. Though his time in Major League Baseball was short, the impact of his performance during this era remains a point of interest for historians and enthusiasts studying the evolution of pitching in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
3 4 9 8 7 0 0 66.7 53 12 0 21 30 1.62 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
9 23 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 11 0.130 0.167 0.130 0.297 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 9 0 6 9 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 9