Walter Bernhardt

Walter Bernhardt, born in 1893, was a professional baseball player who made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball on July 16, 1918. His career, though short-lived, is notable for the fact that he participated in the league during a time marked by the challenges of World War I and the subsequent return to civilian life for many players. Bernhardt played as a position player but only appeared in one game, where he unfortunately did not record any hits, runs batted in, or stolen bases, finishing with a batting average of .0. Despite the limited statistics, Bernhardt's presence in the majors adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the transient nature of many players from the era. His participation in a single game reflects the circumstances of the time, when the sport was grappling with player shortages due to the war. While he may not have left a lasting statistical legacy, Bernhardt remains a part of the narrative of early 20th-century baseball, representing the fleeting opportunities that many athletes faced during that tumultuous period.