Wally Hebert
Born: 8/21/1907 in Lake Charles, LA, USA
Died: 12/8/1999 in Westlake, LA, USA
MLB Debut: 1931-05-01 | Final Game: 1943-09-29
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Wallace Andrew Hebert
Biography
Wally Hebert was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1931 until 1943, making a mark in the Major Leagues during a competitive era defined by both the Great Depression and the onset of World War II. Hebert, born in 1907, showcased his talents primarily as a starting pitcher, accumulating a career record of 21-36 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.63. Over his career, he struck out 115 batters and recorded one save, displaying a solid yet unspectacular presence on the mound.
Hebert's playing career unfolded during a time when the game was evolving, transitioning from the deadball era into a more offense-driven style. While he may not have achieved the accolades of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant, as he provided needed depth in pitching rotations. His perseverance through challenging times in both baseball and American society adds to the narrative of his career, marking him as a reliable figure in the sport's rich history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 36 | 125 | 61 | 22 | 1 | 1 | 483.7 | 584 | 249 | 24 | 168 | 115 | 4.63 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | SLA | AL | 6 | 7 | 23 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 103.0 | 128 | 58 | 43 | 26 | 5.07 | -3195.4 |
| 1932 | SLA | AL | 1 | 12 | 35 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 108.3 | 145 | 78 | 45 | 29 | 6.48 | -905.0 |
| 1933 | SLA | AL | 4 | 6 | 33 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 88.3 | 114 | 52 | 35 | 19 | 5.30 | -838.2 |
| 1943 | PIT | NL | 10 | 11 | 34 | 23 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 184.0 | 197 | 61 | 45 | 41 | 2.98 | 1867.4 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 126 | 159 | 19 | 43 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 28 | 0.270 | 0.284 | 0.327 | 0.611 | -227.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | SLA | AL | 23 | 43 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0.209 | 0.0 |
| 1932 | SLA | AL | 35 | 34 | 5 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.353 | 0.0 |
| 1933 | SLA | AL | 33 | 23 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.391 | 0.0 |
| 1943 | PIT | NL | 35 | 59 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0.220 | -227.6 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 125 | 0 | 36 | 89 | 5 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | SLA | P | 23 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932 | SLA | P | 35 | 0 | 9 | 22 | 1 | 0 |
| 1933 | SLA | P | 33 | 0 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
| 1943 | PIT | P | 34 | 0 | 13 | 43 | 4 | 5 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 125 |