Walter Crosby
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Walter Crosby was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball for the Cleveland Buckeyes. In 1 career game, he hit .333 with 1 hits and 2 RBI. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 164 lb
- Died
- 9/13/2006 in Erie, PA, USA
Full name: Walter Charles Crosby
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .333 | .500 | .333 | .833 | 0 |
Career AVG .333 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +27.5% above league average.
Career OBP .500 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — +53.4% above league average.
Career SLG .333 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 6.8% below league average.
Career OPS .833 vs. league average .683 across their career seasons — +21.9% above league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | CBE | NAL | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .333 |
Last 2 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944-06-04 | CVB | MEM | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-06-04 | CVB | MEM | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Walter Crosby
- Was Walter Crosby a pitcher?
- No. Walter Crosby was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Walter Crosby hit?
- Walter Crosby hit 0 career home runs with 1 hits.
- What was Walter Crosby's career batting average?
- Walter Crosby batted .333 over his career, with 1 hits in 3 at bats.
- How many RBI did Walter Crosby have?
- Walter Crosby drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Walter Crosby in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Walter Crosby has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Walter Crosby play for?
- Walter Crosby played for the Cleveland Buckeyes.