Dick Weik

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: (1927-11-27)November 27, 1927
Waterloo, Iowa
Died: April 21, 1991(1991-04-21) (aged 63)
Harvey, Illinois
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
Innings pitched213⅔
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

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


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