Walt Goldsby
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1884-1888)
Walt Goldsby was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1884 to 1888 for 5 teams, including the St. Louis Browns, a span of 5 seasons. In 73 career games, he hit .243 with 65 hits and 23 RBI.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / —
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 165 lb
- Died
- 1/11/1914 in Dallas, TX, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1884-05-28
- Last Game
- 1888-10-16
Full name: Walton Hugh Goldsby
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73 | 267 | 23 | 65 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 17 | 12 | 17 | .243 | .289 | .262 | .551 | -207 |
Career AVG .243 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .289 vs. league average .289 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .262 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 19.7% below league average.
Career OPS .551 vs. league average .616 across their career seasons — 10.5% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | SL4 | AA | 5 | 20 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1884 | WS7 | AA | 6 | 24 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .375 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1884 | RIC | AA | 11 | 40 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .225 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1886 | WS8 | NL | 6 | 18 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1888 | BL2 | AA | 45 | 165 | 13 | 39 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 17 | 8 | 14 | .236 | .238 (-1%) | .290 (-1%) | .319 (-20%) | .610 (-11%) | -207.2 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 73 | 267 | 23 | 65 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 17 | 12 | 17 | .243 | — | — | — | — | -207 | ||
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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 49 |
| Center Field | 18 |
| Right Field | 6 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Walt Goldsby
- What years did Walt Goldsby play?
- Walt Goldsby played in Major League Baseball from 1884 to 1888.
- Was Walt Goldsby a pitcher?
- No. Walt Goldsby was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Walt Goldsby hit?
- Walt Goldsby hit 0 career home runs with 65 hits.
- What was Walt Goldsby's career batting average?
- Walt Goldsby batted .243 over his career, with 65 hits in 267 at bats.
- How many RBI did Walt Goldsby have?
- Walt Goldsby drove in 23 runs in his career.
- Is Walt Goldsby in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Walt Goldsby has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.