Walt Kinney
Born: 9/9/1893 in Denison, TX, USA
Died: 7/1/1971 in Escondido, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1918-07-26 | Final Game: 1923-05-09
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 186 lbs
Full name: Walter William Kinney
Biography
Walt Kinney was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1918 to 1923. Born in 1893, Kinney appeared during a transitional period in baseball history, when the sport was moving away from the deadball era and embracing a more offensive style of play. Over the course of his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 11-20 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.59, showcasing his ability to compete on the mound despite the challenges of his era.
Kinney’s pitching prowess was reflected in his strikeout total of 129, along with his contributions to games as evidenced by his 2 saves. Though his career was relatively brief, his performance on the field illustrated the evolving nature of pitching during the early 20th century. Kinney’s legacy is marked by his role as a competitor in a challenging era for pitchers, and he remains a notable figure in the annals of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 20 | 63 | 30 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 290.7 | 274 | 116 | 10 | 136 | 129 | 3.59 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.0 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 1.80 | -350.5 |
| 1919 | PHA | AL | 9 | 15 | 43 | 21 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 202.7 | 199 | 82 | 91 | 97 | 3.64 | -2025.8 |
| 1920 | PHA | AL | 2 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 61.0 | 59 | 21 | 28 | 19 | 3.10 | -1135.1 |
| 1923 | PHA | AL | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 7.50 | 91.8 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 125 | 17 | 35 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 0 | 12 | 18 | 0.280 | 0.343 | 0.384 | 0.727 | 179.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | BOS | AL | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1919 | PHA | AL | 57 | 88 | 11 | 25 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 10 | 15 | 0.284 | 179.1 |
| 1920 | PHA | AL | 14 | 26 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.346 | 0.0 |
| 1923 | PHA | AL | 5 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| P | 63 | 0 | 21 | 82 | 6 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | BOS | P | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918 | BOS | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919 | PHA | P | 43 | 0 | 14 | 63 | 5 | 3 |
| 1919 | PHA | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1920 | PHA | P | 10 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 1 | 0 |
| 1923 | PHA | P | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 63 |
| Right Field | 2 |