Walter Beall
Born: 7/29/1899 in Washington, DC, USA
Died: 1/28/1959 in Suitland, MD, USA
MLB Debut: 1924-09-03 | Final Game: 1929-06-12
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 178 lbs
Full name: Walter Esau Beall
Biography
Walter Beall was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Major Leagues from 1924 until 1929. Born in 1899, Beall's career spanned a transformative period in baseball, which saw the game evolve from the deadball era into a more offense-oriented approach. He made his debut on September 3, 1924, and continued to compete at the highest level until June 12, 1929. Throughout his career, Beall showcased his talents on the mound, finishing with a record of 5-5 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.43.
In his time in the league, Beall struck out 85 batters and recorded one save, reflecting his ability to contribute both as a starter and in relief roles. While his win-loss record may not have been stellar, Beall's performances were crucial to his teams during a competitive era in baseball. His contributions to the sport are remembered as part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball, a time when the game was still finding its identity in the wake of significant changes and increased fan engagement.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 36 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 124.0 | 110 | 61 | 4 | 111 | 85 | 4.43 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | NYY | AL | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.0 | 19 | 9 | 17 | 18 | 3.52 | - |
| 1925 | NYY | AL | 0 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.3 | 11 | 16 | 19 | 8 | 12.71 | - |
| 1926 | NYY | AL | 2 | 4 | 20 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 81.7 | 71 | 32 | 68 | 56 | 3.53 | - |
| 1927 | NYY | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.00 | - |
| 1929 | WSN | AL | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 3.86 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 0.114 | 0.225 | 0.114 | 0.339 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | NYY | AL | 4 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1925 | NYY | AL | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1926 | NYY | AL | 20 | 22 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 0.136 | 0.0 |
| 1927 | NYY | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1929 | WSN | AL | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 36 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 6 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | NYA | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925 | NYA | P | 8 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926 | NYA | P | 20 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 6 | 1 |
| 1927 | NYA | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929 | WS1 | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 36 |