Walter Christensen, baseball player, 1926-1927

Walter Christensen

Born: 10/24/1899 in San Francisco, CA, USA

Died: 12/20/1984 in Menlo Park, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1926-04-13 | Final Game: 1927-08-04

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 156 lbs

Full name: Walter Neils Christensen

Biography

Walter Christensen was a professional baseball player born in 1899, whose career spanned from 1926 to 1927. Playing primarily as a position player, Christensen made a notable impact during the late 1920s, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven style of play. Over the course of his career, he participated in 171 games, where he showcased his hitting prowess with a commendable batting average of .315. Throughout his time in the league, Christensen accumulated 162 hits and drove in 57 runs, reflecting his ability to contribute effectively to his team's offensive efforts. Although he did not hit any home runs, he demonstrated speed on the bases, totaling 12 stolen bases. Christensen's performance during a time when batting averages were crucial for offensive success solidified his reputation as a skilled hitter, and his contributions remain a part of the historical tapestry of baseball from that era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
171 514 66 162 21 7 0 57 12 60 34 0.315 0.392 0.383 0.775 828.3

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 143 0 276 12 9 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 80
Center Field 56
Right Field 15