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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | CIN | NL | 114 | 329 | 41 | 115 | 15 | 7 | 0 | 41 | 8 | 40 | 18 | 0.350 | 1313.9 |
| 1927 | CIN | NL | 57 | 185 | 25 | 47 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 4 | 20 | 16 | 0.254 | -485.6 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | CIN | OF | 93 | 0 | 170 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| 1927 | CIN | OF | 50 | 0 | 106 | 6 | 5 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 80 |
| Center Field | 56 |
| Right Field | 15 |