Walt Bashore

Walt Bashore was a professional baseball player born in 1909 who had a brief career in Major League Baseball during the summer of 1936. He played as a position player and appeared in a total of 10 games. Over the course of his short stint in the majors, Bashore recorded 2 hits, resulting in a batting average of 0.2. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in any runs, his time on the field marked a unique chapter in the history of the game. Bashore's career occurred during a dynamic period in baseball, characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded playing styles that would dominate the late 1930s and beyond. Though his major league accomplishments were limited, Bashore's participation in the sport reflected the competitive nature of baseball during that time and the opportunities available to players looking to establish their careers in a rapidly evolving league.