Wally Kimmick

Wally Kimmick, born in 1897, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1919 to 1926. Primarily known as a position player, Kimmick made his mark in the early 20th century, an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively driven style of play. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 163 games, where he demonstrated a solid batting performance with a .261 batting average. Kimmick recorded 90 hits, including one home run, and drove in 31 runs while also showcasing his speed on the basepaths with four stolen bases. Although Kimmick's numbers may not reflect the prolific power hitters of later generations, he contributed to his teams with a reliable presence and a consistent bat during a time when the game was evolving. His career, which concluded in 1926, placed him among the ranks of those who witnessed and played through a significant transformation in baseball, paving the way for future stars in a rapidly changing sport.