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Pete Weckbecker Notable

b. August 30, 1864 · Indianapolis Hoosiers 1889, Louisville Colonels 1890

Pete Weckbecker divided two seasons between two clubs as a catcher: the Indianapolis Hoosiers from 1889, then the Louisville Colonels through 1890.

Across 33 games he batted .235, with 24 hits and 17 runs. He finished with 1 double and 7 stolen bases.

He played 33 games behind the plate, with 160 putouts and 12 errors. He turned 2 double plays.

He was born in Butler, PA, USA on August 30, 1864, and died on May 16, 1935.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1889 IND 1100 000 0000 .000
1890 LOU 321011724 100 11807 .238
Career 331021724 100 11807 .235

On this day & linked events

1864

Born August 30, 1864

Butler, PA, USA

1935

Died May 16, 1935