Weldon Wyckoff
Born: 2/19/1891 in Williamsport, PA, USA
Died: 5/8/1961 in Sheboygan Falls, WI, USA
MLB Debut: 1913-04-19 | Final Game: 1918-05-08
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: John Weldon Wyckoff
Biography
Weldon Wyckoff was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1913 to 1918. Born in 1891, Wyckoff made his mark in an era that was transitioning from the deadball period into a more offensive-focused style of play. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 23 wins and 34 losses, while maintaining an earned run average (ERA) of 3.55. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded a total of 299 strikeouts, alongside 3 saves, showcasing his versatility and effectiveness on the mound.
Wyckoff's playing style reflected the competitive spirit of the early 20th century, where pitchers often relied on skillful control and strategy to navigate through lineups. Though he faced challenges in securing a winning record, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant. As the game evolved, Wyckoff's career helped pave the way for future generations of pitchers, marking him as a notable figure in baseball history during a time of great change in the sport. His legacy remains a testament to the resilience and determination required to succeed in the majors during the formative years of baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 34 | 109 | 63 | 36 | 1 | 3 | 573.7 | 494 | 226 | 5 | 357 | 299 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | PHA | AL | 2 | 4 | 17 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 61.7 | 56 | 30 | 46 | 31 | 4.38 | -1843.4 |
| 1914 | PHA | AL | 11 | 7 | 32 | 20 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 185.0 | 153 | 62 | 103 | 86 | 3.02 | -2293.6 |
| 1915 | PHA | AL | 10 | 22 | 43 | 34 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 276.0 | 238 | 108 | 165 | 157 | 3.52 | -1947.4 |
| 1916 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22.7 | 19 | 12 | 18 | 18 | 4.76 | -222.6 |
| 1916 | PHA | AL | 0 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 21.3 | 20 | 13 | 20 | 4 | 5.48 | -1492.4 |
| 1917 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1.80 | 0.0 |
| 1918 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 114 | 208 | 13 | 31 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 4 | 9 | 50 | 0.149 | 0.184 | 0.202 | 0.386 | -1214.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | PHA | AL | 17 | 21 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.190 | 0.0 |
| 1914 | PHA | AL | 34 | 75 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 0.147 | -510.7 |
| 1915 | PHA | AL | 45 | 96 | 3 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 25 | 0.125 | -703.6 |
| 1916 | BOS | AL | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1916 | PHA | AL | 8 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.375 | 0.0 |
| 1917 | BOS | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1918 | BOS | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | WS | PHA | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2.45 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | WS | PHA | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2.45 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 109 | 0 | 18 | 147 | 15 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | PHA | P | 17 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 1 | 0 |
| 1914 | PHA | P | 32 | 0 | 4 | 31 | 4 | 0 |
| 1914 | PHA | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915 | PHA | P | 43 | 0 | 11 | 85 | 10 | 2 |
| 1916 | BOS | P | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916 | PHA | P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 1917 | BOS | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918 | BOS | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 109 |
| Right Field | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucknell University | Lewisburg | PA | 1912 |