Walt Chipple
Born: 9/26/1918 in Utica, NY, USA
Died: 6/8/1988 in Tonawanda, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1945-04-17 | Final Game: 1945-06-23
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 168 lbs
Full name: Walter John Chipple
Biography
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 44 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 0.136 | 0.224 | 0.136 | 0.361 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | WSN | AL | 18 | 44 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 0.136 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 13 | 0 | 42 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | WS1 | OF | 13 | 0 | 42 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 10 |
| Right Field | 2 |