Walt Golvin
Born: 2/1/1894 in Hershey, NE, USA
Died: 6/11/1973 in Gardena, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1922-04-15 | Final Game: 1922-04-23
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Walter George Golvin
Biography
Walt Golvin was a professional baseball player born in 1894, whose brief career in Major League Baseball spanned from April 15 to April 23, 1922. He served primarily as a position player during a time when the game was characterized by a focus on pitching and defense, as well as the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-oriented style of play. Despite the limited opportunities he encountered, Golvin made his mark by participating in two games at the highest level of the sport.
Throughout his short stint in the majors, Golvin recorded no hits and finished with a batting average of 0.0. However, he managed to contribute to his team with one run batted in (RBI). His performance highlighted the challenges faced by many players during this era, where competition for roster spots was fierce and the pressure to perform was immense. Although Golvin's time in the spotlight was fleeting, his presence in the major leagues serves as a reminder of the countless individuals who aspired to play at the pinnacle of baseball, even if only for a brief moment.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28.0 | 28.0 | 5.0 | 8.0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0.286 | 0.286 | 0.607 | 0.893 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | 27.0 | 27.0 | 5.0 | 8.0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0.296 | 0.296 | 0.630 | 0.926 |
| 1926 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | CHC | NL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | CHN | 1B | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 2 |