Ralph Weigel Explained

Ralph Weigel
Position:Catcher
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Birth Date:2 October 1921
Birth Place:Coldwater, Ohio
Death Place:Memphis, Tennessee
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:September 18
Debutyear:1946
Debutteam:Cleveland Indians
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:July 7
Finalyear:1949
Finalteam:Washington Senators
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Batting average
Stat1value:.230
Stat2label:Home runs
Stat2value:0
Stat3label:Runs batted in
Stat3value:30
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Ralph Richard Weigel (October 2, 1921 – April 15, 1992) nicknamed "Wig" was an American professional baseball player, a catcher who appeared in 106 Major League games over three seasons for the Cleveland Indians, Chicago White Sox and Washington Senators .

A native of Coldwater, Ohio, Weigel threw and batted right-handed; he stood 6feet tall and weighed . Weigel's professional career lasted from 1940 through 1949, although he missed the 1943–1945 seasons while serving in the United States Coast Guard during World War II.[1]

His 54 Major League hits included nine doubles and three triples.

Notes and References

  1. http://baseballinwartime.com/those_who_served/those_who_served_atoz.htm Baseball in Wartime