Walt Chipple

Walt Chipple was a professional baseball player born in 1918, who made a brief but notable appearance in Major League Baseball during the 1945 season. His career spanned from April 17 to June 23 of that year, a period marked by the backdrop of World War II, which significantly impacted the sport as many players were enlisted in the military. Chipple played as a position player, participating in 18 games at the highest level of the sport. During his time in the majors, Chipple recorded 6 hits and 5 runs batted in, finishing the season with a batting average of .136. While he did not hit any home runs and did not steal any bases, his contributions came during a unique era in baseball history, characterized by the challenges of wartime and the shifting dynamics of the game. Although his career was short-lived, Chipple's presence on the field remains a testament to the many players who stepped up to fill the gaps left by those who served in the armed forces.