Stump Wiedman
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George Edward "Stump" Wiedman (February 17, 1861-March 2, 1905) was a Major League Baseball
pitcher
and outfielder
for 9 years from 1880-1888.
Born in Rochester, New York
, Stump appeared in 279 games as a right-handed pitcher but also appeared in 122 games as an outfielder. He began his Major League career in 1881 with the Buffalo Bisons, where he went 0-9 in 13 starts. Over the five seasons that followed (1881–1885), Wiedman played for the Detroit Wolverines
. He led the National League
in ERA
in 1881 while playing for Detroit
. For his career, he compiled a 101-156 record in 279 appearances, with a 3.60 ERA and 910 strikeouts.
In 1881, pitching for the Detroit Wolverines
, Wiedman had the lowest ERA in the National League at 1.80. He also had the lowest WHIP
rating (walks + hits per inning pitched) at 1.043.
Wiedman had another strong year in 1882, winning 25 games, pitching 411 innings and 43 complete games with a WHIP rating of 1.046 (4th best in the National League).
While he won 25 games in 1882, Wiedman also ranked among the league leaders with 20 losses. Wiedman lost at least 20 games for five consecutive seasons from 1882–1886, ranking among the league leaders in losses for each of those seasons.
In 1886, Wiedman played for the Kansas City Cowboys
, losing 36 games—the 9th highest single season loss total in Major League history.
In 1887, Wiedman returned to the Wolverines, where he went 13-7 helping them to the 1887 National League pennant. However, he was purchased mid-year by the New York Metropolitans
and finished his major league career in 1888 with the New York Giants
.
Wiedman died in New York City
at the age of 44. He was buried at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, in Rochester, New York
.
Major League Baseball
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pitcher
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
and outfielder
Outfielder
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for 9 years from 1880-1888.
Born in Rochester, New York
Rochester, New York
Rochester is a city in Monroe County, New York, south of Lake Ontario in the United States. Known as The World's Image Centre, it was also once known as The Flour City, and more recently as The Flower City...
, Stump appeared in 279 games as a right-handed pitcher but also appeared in 122 games as an outfielder. He began his Major League career in 1881 with the Buffalo Bisons, where he went 0-9 in 13 starts. Over the five seasons that followed (1881–1885), Wiedman played for the Detroit Wolverines
Detroit Wolverines
The Detroit Wolverines were a 19th century baseball team that played in the National League from 1881 to 1888 in the city of Detroit, Michigan. In total, they won 426 games and lost 437, taking their lone pennant in 1887. The team was disbanded following the 1888 season.-Franchise...
. He led the National League
National League
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in ERA
Earned run average
In baseball statistics, earned run average is the mean of earned runs given up by a pitcher per nine innings pitched. It is determined by dividing the number of earned runs allowed by the number of innings pitched and multiplying by nine...
in 1881 while playing for Detroit
Detroit Wolverines
The Detroit Wolverines were a 19th century baseball team that played in the National League from 1881 to 1888 in the city of Detroit, Michigan. In total, they won 426 games and lost 437, taking their lone pennant in 1887. The team was disbanded following the 1888 season.-Franchise...
. For his career, he compiled a 101-156 record in 279 appearances, with a 3.60 ERA and 910 strikeouts.
In 1881, pitching for the Detroit Wolverines
Detroit Wolverines
The Detroit Wolverines were a 19th century baseball team that played in the National League from 1881 to 1888 in the city of Detroit, Michigan. In total, they won 426 games and lost 437, taking their lone pennant in 1887. The team was disbanded following the 1888 season.-Franchise...
, Wiedman had the lowest ERA in the National League at 1.80. He also had the lowest WHIP
Walks plus hits per inning pitched
In baseball statistics, walks plus hits per inning pitched is a sabermetric measurement of the number of baserunners a pitcher has allowed per inning pitched. It is a measure of a pitcher's ability to prevent batters from reaching base...
rating (walks + hits per inning pitched) at 1.043.
Wiedman had another strong year in 1882, winning 25 games, pitching 411 innings and 43 complete games with a WHIP rating of 1.046 (4th best in the National League).
While he won 25 games in 1882, Wiedman also ranked among the league leaders with 20 losses. Wiedman lost at least 20 games for five consecutive seasons from 1882–1886, ranking among the league leaders in losses for each of those seasons.
In 1886, Wiedman played for the Kansas City Cowboys
Kansas City Cowboys (National League)
The Kansas City Cowboys were a National League that played one season, . They played at Association Park and finished with a 30-91 record. They finished in seventh place, ahead of another new team, the Washington Nationals. They were not connected to the Union Association Cowboys.The Cowboys were...
, losing 36 games—the 9th highest single season loss total in Major League history.
In 1887, Wiedman returned to the Wolverines, where he went 13-7 helping them to the 1887 National League pennant. However, he was purchased mid-year by the New York Metropolitans
New York Metropolitans
The Metropolitan Club was a 19th-century professional baseball team that played in New York City from 1880 to 1887...
and finished his major league career in 1888 with the New York Giants
San Francisco Giants
The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the National League West Division....
.
Wiedman died in New York City
New York City
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at the age of 44. He was buried at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, in Rochester, New York
Rochester, New York
Rochester is a city in Monroe County, New York, south of Lake Ontario in the United States. Known as The World's Image Centre, it was also once known as The Flour City, and more recently as The Flower City...
.