Willie Ludolph

William Francis Ludolph
(Wee Willie)

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 1½", Weight 170 lb.
• School Saint Mary's College of California
• Debut May 28, 1924
• Final Game June 20, 1924
• Born January 21, 1900 in San Francisco, CA USA
• Died April 8, 1952 in Oakland, CA USA

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Biographical Information

Probably one of the tallest guys to have a nickname of "Wee", Wee Willie Ludolph spent 17 years in the minors. He went 243-171 in the minor leagues and won 60 games for the Oakland Oaks from 1934 through 1936.

He pitched three games in the majors for the Detroit Tigers in 1924; his manager was Ty Cobb.

Notable Achievements

• 1936 MVP Pacific Coast League Oakland Oaks

Related Sites

• Willie Ludolph at the SABR Bio Project