Dick Weik

Summary

Richard Henry Weik (November 17, 1927 – April 21, 1991) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher. A 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m), 184 lb (83 kg) right-hander, he played for the Washington Senators (1948–1950), Cleveland Indians (1950), and Detroit Tigers (1953–1954).

Dick Weik
Pitcher
Born: (1927-11-17)November 17, 1927
Waterloo, Iowa, U.S.
Died: April 21, 1991(1991-04-21) (aged 63)
Harvey, Illinois, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 8, 1947, for the Washington Senators
Last MLB appearance
July 5, 1954, for the Detroit Tigers
MLB statistics
Win–loss record6–22
Earned run average5.90
Strikeouts123
Teams

Weik was hindered by problems with control. He issued 237 bases on balls in 213⅔ innings pitched and surrendered 203 hits during his Major League career for a WHIP of 2.059. He appeared in 76 games played, 26 as a starting pitcher.

In 1960, Weik attended the Al Somers Umpire School.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ "Somers ump school opens". The Journal Times. January 19, 1960. p. 12.

External links edit

  • Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)