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 |
Walt Goldsby: the record in brief
May 28, 1884 and October 16, 1888 bracket Walt Goldsby's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Goldsby played for the St. Louis Browns (1884), the Washington Nationals (1884 to 1886), the Richmond Virginians (1884), and the Baltimore Orioles (1888). Goldsby, born on December 31, 1861, in Marion, LA, USA, is listed as an outfielder. Goldsby's listed size is 5'10" and 165 pounds. The bio records the death on January 11, 1914, in Dallas, TX, USA. Walt Goldsby was the playing name; the full given name is Walton Hugh.
In 73 games and 267 at bats, Goldsby batted .243 with 65 hits, along with 23 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .289 and .262 give Goldsby a career OPS of .551. Goldsby hit .243 while the league hit .243 over the same span, a figure close to average. By OPS the gap is 10.5% below league average (.551 against .616). 1888 produced Goldsby's most hits, 39 of them for the Baltimore Orioles. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .236 in 1888, did not top the league's .238.
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 teams did Walt Goldsby play for?
- Walt Goldsby played for 5 teams: the St. Louis Browns (1884), the Washington Nationals (1884), the Richmond Virginians (1884), the Washington Nationals (1886), and the Baltimore Orioles (1888).
- What were Walt Goldsby's career stats?
- In 73 games, Walt Goldsby had 65 hits, 23 RBI, 23 runs, and 17 stolen bases, with a .243 batting average.
- What position did Walt Goldsby play?
- Walt Goldsby played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Walt Goldsby and how much did he weigh?
- Walt Goldsby was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 165 pounds.
- 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.