Walt Hriniak
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1968-1969)
Walt Hriniak was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1968 to 1969 for the Atlanta Braves and the San Diego Padres, a span of 2 seasons. In 47 career games, he hit .253 with 25 hits and 4 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1968-09-10
- Last Game
- 1969-09-30
Full name: Walter John Hriniak
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | 99 | 4 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 15 | .253 | .333 | .253 | .586 | -150 |
Career AVG .253 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .333 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — +7.4% above league average.
Career SLG .253 vs. league average .356 across their career seasons — 29.1% below league average.
Career OPS .586 vs. league average .667 across their career seasons — 12.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | ATL | NL | 9 | 26 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .346 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1969 | ATL | NL | 7 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1969 | SDN | NL | 31 | 66 | 4 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 11 | .227 | .248 (-8%) | .320 (+3%) | .369 (-38%) | .689 (-19%) | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 47 | 99 | 4 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 15 | .253 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (47 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 24 | 48 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 1 | .250 |
| Away | 23 | 51 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 3 | .255 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969-09-30 | SDP | SFG | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1969-09-28 | SDP | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969-09-02 | SDP | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969-08-31 | SDP | WSN | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1969-08-26 | SDP | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969-08-26 | SDP | NYN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969-08-24 | SDP | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969-08-23 | SDP | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969-08-22 | SDP | PHI | L | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1969-08-20 | SDP | WSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 34 |
Walt Hriniak: the record in brief
According to the bio, Walt Hriniak debuted on September 10, 1968 and played a final game on September 30, 1969. Hriniak played for the Atlanta Braves (1968 through 1969) and the San Diego Padres (1969). Born on May 22, 1943, in Natick, MA, USA, Hriniak is listed as a catcher and batted left-handed and threw right-handed. Size on record: 5 feet, 11 inches and 180 pounds. Walt Hriniak was the playing name; the full given name is Walter John.
The batting record for Hriniak: 47 games, 25 hits in 99 at bats, and a .253 average, adding 4 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .333 clip and slugging .253, Hriniak finished with a .586 OPS. Against a .243 league average for those years, Hriniak's .253 average was near the norm. The OPS comparison is .586 to a league .667, 12.1% below average. 1969 produced Hriniak's most hits, 15 of them for the San Diego Padres. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .227 in 1969, did not top the league's .248.
Frequently Asked Questions about Walt Hriniak
- What years did Walt Hriniak play?
- Walt Hriniak played in Major League Baseball from 1968 to 1969.
- Was Walt Hriniak a pitcher?
- No. Walt Hriniak was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Walt Hriniak hit?
- Walt Hriniak hit 0 career home runs with 25 hits.
- What teams did Walt Hriniak play for?
- Walt Hriniak played for 2 teams: the Atlanta Braves (1968–1969) and the San Diego Padres (1969).
- What were Walt Hriniak's career stats?
- In 47 games, Walt Hriniak had 25 hits, 4 RBI, and 4 runs, with a .253 batting average.
- What position did Walt Hriniak play?
- Walt Hriniak played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Walt Hriniak and how much did he weigh?
- Walt Hriniak was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 180 pounds.
- What was Walt Hriniak's career batting average?
- Walt Hriniak batted .253 over his career, with 25 hits in 99 at bats.
- How many RBI did Walt Hriniak have?
- Walt Hriniak drove in 4 runs in his career.
- Is Walt Hriniak in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Walt Hriniak has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.