Bob Wiesler facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bob Wiesler |
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| Pitcher | |||
| Born: August 13, 1930 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
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| Died: August 10, 2014 (aged 83) Florissant, Missouri, U.S. |
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| August 3, 1951, for the New York Yankees | |||
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| May 10, 1958, for the Washington Senators | |||
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| Win–loss record | 7–19 | ||
| Earned run average | 3.93 | ||
| Strikeouts | 113 | ||
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Robert George Wiesler (born August 13, 1930 – died August 10, 2014) was a talented American baseball player. He was a pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB). Bob played for the New York Yankees and the Washington Senators. He played in parts of five seasons between 1951 and 1958. Bob was tall, standing 6 feet 3 inches. He could hit from both sides of the plate (a switch-hitter) and threw with his left hand.
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Bob Wiesler's Early Baseball Days
Bob Wiesler started his baseball journey in his hometown. The New York Yankees signed him in 1949. He was still in high school at Beaumont High School in St. Louis, Missouri.
Rising Through the Minor Leagues
Bob quickly began playing in the Minor Leagues. In 1949, he joined the Independence Yankees. He had a great first year, winning 12 games and losing 11. Bob also led the league with an amazing 240 strikeouts. His team won the regular season and the playoffs that year.
The next year, in 1950, Bob moved up to the Joplin Miners. He was even better, winning 15 games and completing 11 games. He also pitched two shutouts, meaning the other team scored no runs. Bob led his league with a low 2.35 ERA. He also had 277 strikeouts, earning him an All-Star spot.
In 1951, Bob played for the Kansas City Blues. He continued to impress, winning 10 games and striking out 162 batters. This was his third year in a row leading his league in strikeouts.
Playing in Major League Baseball
Bob Wiesler's strong pitching earned him a spot in the big leagues. He joined the New York Yankees on August 3, 1951. He played in four games that season.
Serving His Country
After his first taste of MLB, Bob was called to serve. He joined the United States Army. He missed the entire 1952 baseball season. Bob served during the Korean War conflict.
Back with the Yankees
After his military service, Bob returned to the Yankees. He pitched for them in parts of the 1954 and 1955 seasons. In 1954, he won 3 games and lost 2. He had an ERA of 4.15. In 1955, he played in 16 games.
Moving to the Washington Senators
Before the 1956 season, Bob was traded. He moved to the Washington Senators. Several other players were part of this trade.
In 1956, Bob played in 37 games for the Senators. He had a record of 3 wins and 12 losses. He even pitched a great game against the Detroit Tigers. He allowed only one run in that game.
Final Seasons and Retirement
Bob spent most of 1957 in the Triple-A minor league. He played for the Richmond Virginians. He won 12 games and lost 12. He also played in three games for the Senators. In one of these games, he pitched a complete game against the Baltimore Orioles.
In 1958, Bob returned to Richmond. He had a good year, winning 13 games. He then joined the Senators late in the season. He pitched in four games as a reliever. After the 1958 season, Bob Wiesler finished his Major League Baseball career. He played in 70 games in total.
Life After Baseball
Bob Wiesler had a long career in the Minor Leagues. He played for 10 seasons, from 1949 to 1961. He won 91 games and had a 3.70 ERA. He also played winter baseball in Venezuela.
After his baseball career, Bob worked for the Anheuser-Busch Brewery in St. Louis. Later, he moved to Florissant, Missouri. Bob Wiesler passed away in 2014 at the age of 83.
Images for kids
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Bob Wiesler's official photo.
