Walt Kellner
Born: 4/26/1929 in Tucson, AZ, USA
Died: 6/19/2006 in Tucson, AZ, USA
MLB Debut: 1952-09-06 | Final Game: 1953-09-11
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Walter Joseph Kellner
Biography
Walt Kellner was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early 1950s as a position player. Born in 1929, Kellner's Major League Baseball career spanned from September 6, 1952, to September 11, 1953. During this brief period, he appeared in 3 games but faced challenges at the plate, finishing his career with a batting average of 0.0, accruing no hits, home runs, or RBIs.
Though his time in the majors was fleeting, Kellner's journey reflects the competitive nature of baseball during a transitional era in the sport. The early 1950s were marked by the increasing integration of baseball and the emergence of new talents, which made it difficult for many players to secure long-term roles. Despite his limited statistics, Kellner's inclusion in Major League Baseball during this dynamic period underscores the dedication and passion many athletes brought to the game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 6.43 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | PHA | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 6.75 | 0.0 |
| 1953 | PHA | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 6.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | PHA | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1953 | PHA | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | PHA | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953 | PHA | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 3 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona | Tucson | AZ | 1949 |