Walt Kinney, baseball player, 1918-1923

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

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

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 63
Right Field 2