Al Weis

Albert John Weis

• Bats Both, Throws Right
• Height 6' 0", Weight 170 lb.
• High School Farmingdale High School
• Debut September 15, 1962
• Final Game June 23, 1971
• Born April 2, 1938 in Franklin Square, NY USA

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Biographical Information

Al Weis, not normally known for his prowess with the bat, hit .455/.562/.727 in the 1969 World Series for the New York Mets, going 5 for 11 with 4 walks in 5 games. His 7th inning home run off Dave McNally of the Baltimore Orioles in Game 5 tied up the game.

Notable Achievements

• 1963 Topps All-Star Rookie Team
• Won a World Series with the New York Mets in 1969

Further Reading

• George Vass: "Al Weis: An Improbable Hero", Baseball Digest, January 1970, pp. 13-18. [1]
• Al Weis (as told to George Vass): "The Game I'll Never Forget", Baseball Digest, March 1991, pp. 51-52. [2]

Related Sites

• Al Weis at the SABR Bio Project