Carl Weilman

Carl Woolworth Weilman (November 29, 1889 – May 25, 1924), was a professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from 19121920. He played for the St. Louis Browns. At the time, he was the tallest pitcher in the American League at 6 ft 5 12 in (1.97 m).[1]

Carl Weilman
Weilman, circa 1915
Pitcher
Born: (1889-11-29)November 29, 1889
Hamilton, Ohio
Died: May 25, 1924(1924-05-25) (aged 34)
Hamilton, Ohio
Batted: Left Threw: Left
MLB debut
August 24, 1912, for the St. Louis Browns
Last MLB appearance
September 29, 1920, for the St. Louis Browns
MLB statistics
Games239
Win-Loss record84–93
Earned run average2.67
Teams

Weilman is one of the few players in baseball history to strike out six times in one game, and the first player recorded to have done so.[2][3]

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