Peek-A-Boo Veach
From BR Bullpen
William Walter Veach
- Bats Unknown, Throws Unknown
- Height 6' 0", Weight 175 lb.
- Debut August 24, 1884
- Final Game July 25, 1890
- Born June 15, 1862 in Indianapolis, IN USA
- Died November 12, 1937 in Indianapolis, IN USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Although Peek-A-Boo Veach appeared in only 101 major league games, he managed to appear in three leagues in that time, playing as a two-way player in his rookie year.
He came up with the Union Association in its only year, 1884, pitching in about half his games. His ERA, 2.42, was better than league average (3.04).
He came back in 1887 to pitch and lose one game in the American Association, although his 4.00 ERA was a bit better than the league average.
Most of his games were in 1890, the year of three leagues, as a first baseman. He earned his keep as a hitter partially by drawing walks, getting 41 walks in 72 games.
