Wally Kimmick
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1919-1926)
Wally Kimmick was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1919 to 1926 for the St. Louis Cardinals, the Cincinnati Reds, and the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 8 seasons. In 163 career games, he hit .261 with 90 hits, 1 home runs, and 31 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 174 lb
- Died
- 7/24/1989 in Boswell, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1919-09-13
- Last Game
- 1926-06-12
Full name: Walter Lyons Kimmick
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 163 | 345 | 39 | 90 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 31 | 4 | 34 | 61 | .261 | .327 | .325 | .652 | -549 |
Career AVG .261 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 7.4% below league average.
Career OBP .327 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .325 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 16.8% below league average.
Career OPS .652 vs. league average .733 across their career seasons — 11.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | SLN | NL | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1921 | CIN | NL | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1922 | CIN | NL | 39 | 89 | 11 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 12 | .247 | .285 (-13%) | .345 (-21%) | .397 (-26%) | .743 (-24%) | -359.1 |
| 1923 | CIN | NL | 29 | 80 | 11 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 15 | .225 | .282 (-20%) | .344 (-21%) | .390 (-30%) | .734 (-26%) | -338.8 |
| 1925 | PHI | NL | 70 | 141 | 16 | 43 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 22 | 26 | .305 | .288 (+6%) | .349 (+14%) | .407 (-8%) | .756 (+2%) | 148.5 |
| 1926 | PHI | NL | 20 | 28 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7 | .214 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 163 | 345 | 39 | 90 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 31 | 4 | 34 | 61 | .261 | — | — | — | — | -550 | ||
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 (163 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 89 | 187 | 28 | 48 | 1 | 19 | .257 |
| Away | 74 | 158 | 12 | 42 | 0 | 12 | .266 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926-06-12 | PHI | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926-06-10 | PHI | PIT | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1926-06-09 | PHI | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1926-06-05 | PHI | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926-06-02 | PHI | NY1 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926-06-01 | PHI | NY1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926-05-28 | PHI | BRO | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1926-05-22 | PHI | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926-05-16 | PHI | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1926-05-15 | PHI | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 5 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2B | 34 | 0 | 58 | 106 | 4 | 10 |
| 3B | 32 | 0 | 32 | 48 | 5 | 8 |
| SS | 64 | 0 | 64 | 118 | 13 | 15 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | SLN | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921 | CIN | 3B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 1922 | CIN | 2B | 3 | 0 | 6 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922 | CIN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922 | CIN | SS | 30 | 0 | 38 | 73 | 4 | 11 |
| 1923 | CIN | 2B | 17 | 0 | 36 | 68 | 3 | 7 |
| 1923 | CIN | 3B | 4 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 3 |
| 1923 | CIN | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925 | PHI | 2B | 13 | 0 | 16 | 24 | 1 | 3 |
| 1925 | PHI | 3B | 21 | 0 | 21 | 30 | 1 | 3 |
| 1925 | PHI | SS | 28 | 0 | 25 | 41 | 7 | 4 |
| 1926 | PHI | 1B | 5 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926 | PHI | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926 | PHI | 3B | 4 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| 1926 | PHI | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 5 |
| Second Base | 34 |
| Third Base | 32 |
| Shortstop | 63 |
Wally Kimmick: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 13, 1919 and the final game on June 12, 1926, Wally Kimmick built the record summarized on this page. Kimmick played for the St. Louis Cardinals (1919), the Cincinnati Reds (1921 through 1923), and the Philadelphia Phillies (1925 through 1926). Born on May 30, 1897, in Turtle Creek, PA, USA, Kimmick is listed as a shortstop and both batted and threw right-handed. Size on record: 5'11" and 174 pounds. Kimmick's death is recorded on July 24, 1989, in Boswell, PA, USA. Wally Kimmick was the playing name; the full given name is Walter Lyons.
Across 163 games at the plate, Kimmick's career line reads 90 hits in 345 at bats for a .261 average, adding 1 home run and 31 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .327 and .325 give Kimmick a career OPS of .652. Set against a .282 league average for the same years, Kimmick's .261 average sits 7.4% below it. The highest hit total in a season was 43, in 1925. 1925 was the strongest of the full seasons by average: .305 against a league .288, a 6% edge.
Frequently Asked Questions about Wally Kimmick
- What years did Wally Kimmick play?
- Wally Kimmick played in Major League Baseball from 1919 to 1926.
- Was Wally Kimmick a pitcher?
- No. Wally Kimmick was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Wally Kimmick hit?
- Wally Kimmick hit 1 career home run with 90 hits.
- What teams did Wally Kimmick play for?
- Wally Kimmick played for 3 teams: the St. Louis Cardinals (1919), the Cincinnati Reds (1921–1923), and the Philadelphia Phillies (1925–1926).
- What were Wally Kimmick's career stats?
- In 163 games, Wally Kimmick had 90 hits, 1 home runs, 31 RBI, 39 runs, and 4 stolen bases, with a .261 batting average.
- What position did Wally Kimmick play?
- Wally Kimmick played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Wally Kimmick and how much did he weigh?
- Wally Kimmick was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 174 pounds.
- How many home runs did Wally Kimmick hit each season?
- Wally Kimmick's home runs by season: 0 in 1919, 0 in 1921, 0 in 1922, 0 in 1923, 1 in 1925, and 0 in 1926. His most in one season was 1, in 1925.
- What was Wally Kimmick's career batting average?
- Wally Kimmick batted .261 over his career, with 90 hits in 345 at bats.
- How many RBI did Wally Kimmick have?
- Wally Kimmick drove in 31 runs in his career.
- Is Wally Kimmick in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Wally Kimmick has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.