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. Weilman died on May 25, 1924 in

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caused by an episode of the flu in Spring Training 1924 while working as a scout for the Browns.

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