Walt Dickson
Born: 12/3/1878 in New Summerfield, TX, USA
Died: 12/9/1918 in Ardmore, OK, USA
MLB Debut: 1910-04-26 | Final Game: 1915-10-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Walter Raleigh Dickson
Biography
Walt Dickson was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1910 to 1915. Born in 1878, Dickson made his debut during a transformative era in baseball, as the sport began to evolve from the deadball era to a more offense-driven style. Over the course of his career, he accumulated a record of 26 wins and 50 losses, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 3.6. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded a total of 202 strikeouts, showcasing his skills on the mound.
Dickson's career spanned a period when pitching strategies were becoming increasingly sophisticated, and he contributed to the game with his solid performances. He also managed to secure 2 saves, reflecting his versatility and reliability as a pitcher. While he may not have achieved the stardom of some of his contemporaries, Dickson's contributions to the teams he played for during his five-season career remain a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball history. His legacy serves as a reminder of the challenges and changes faced by pitchers in an evolving game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 50 | 134 | 79 | 40 | 4 | 2 | 700.0 | 759 | 280 | 17 | 222 | 202 | 3.60 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29.7 | 31 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 5.46 | -214.3 |
| 1912 | BSN | NL | 3 | 19 | 36 | 20 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 189.0 | 233 | 81 | 61 | 47 | 3.86 | -686.5 |
| 1913 | BSN | NL | 6 | 7 | 19 | 15 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 128.0 | 118 | 46 | 45 | 47 | 3.23 | -797.7 |
| 1914 | PTF | FL | 9 | 19 | 40 | 32 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 256.7 | 262 | 90 | 74 | 63 | 3.16 | -1223.5 |
| 1915 | PTF | FL | 7 | 5 | 27 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 96.7 | 115 | 45 | 33 | 36 | 4.19 | -1289.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 134 | 223 | 16 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 14 | 49 | 0.135 | 0.189 | 0.139 | 0.328 | -1340.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | NY1 | NL | 12 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1912 | BSN | NL | 36 | 60 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 16 | 0.167 | -396.9 |
| 1913 | BSN | NL | 19 | 45 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0.178 | 0.0 |
| 1914 | PTF | FL | 40 | 83 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 0.084 | -943.4 |
| 1915 | PTF | FL | 27 | 31 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0.129 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 134 | 1 | 21 | 208 | 12 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | NY1 | P | 12 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1912 | BSN | P | 36 | 0 | 4 | 63 | 6 | 1 |
| 1913 | BSN | P | 19 | 0 | 6 | 26 | 1 | 1 |
| 1914 | PTF | P | 40 | 0 | 8 | 81 | 3 | 3 |
| 1915 | PTF | P | 27 | 0 | 3 | 32 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 134 |