Carl Woolworth Weilman (November 29, 1889 – May 25, 1924), was a professional

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in the Major Leagues from –. He played for the

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. At the time, he was the tallest pitcher in the American League at . Weilman is one of the few players in baseball history to

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six times in one game, and the first player recorded to have done so.

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1889 births 1924 deaths Baseball players from Ohio Deaths from tuberculosis Major League Baseball pitchers Maysville Rivermen players St. Louis Browns players St. Louis Browns scouts Sportspeople from Hamilton, Ohio {{US-baseball-pitcher-1880s-stub