Walt Lerian
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1928-1929)
Walt Lerian was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1928 to 1929 for the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 2 seasons. In 201 career games, he hit .246 with 126 hits, 8 home runs, and 51 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 52.
- 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 170 lb
- Died
- 10/22/1929 in Baltimore, MD, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1928-04-16
- Last Game
- 1929-10-05
Full name: Walter Irvin Lerian
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201 | 512 | 56 | 126 | 29 | 4 | 8 | 51 | 0 | 94 | 66 | .246 | .368 | .365 | .733 | 52 |
Career AVG .246 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — 13.7% below league average.
Career OBP .368 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — +5.8% above league average.
Career SLG .365 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — 10.0% below league average.
Career OPS .733 vs. league average .754 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | PHI | NL | 96 | 239 | 28 | 65 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 26 | 0 | 41 | 29 | .272 | .280 (-3%) | .342 (+12%) | .395 (-4%) | .737 (+4%) | 327.0 |
| 1929 | PHI | NL | 105 | 273 | 28 | 61 | 13 | 2 | 6 | 25 | 0 | 53 | 37 | .223 | .289 (-23%) | .353 (avg) | .415 (-15%) | .769 (-8%) | -274.6 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 201 | 512 | 56 | 126 | 29 | 4 | 8 | 51 | 0 | 94 | 66 | .246 | — | — | — | — | 52 | ||
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 (201 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 101 | 258 | 30 | 68 | 3 | 33 | .264 |
| Away | 100 | 254 | 26 | 57 | 5 | 23 | .224 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929-10-05 | PHI | NY1 | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929-09-25 | PHI | BRO | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929-09-24 | PHI | BRO | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1929-09-22 | PHI | CIN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929-09-21 | PHI | CIN | W | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1929-09-19 | PHI | CIN | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929-09-18 | PHI | CIN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929-09-17 | PHI | PIT | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1929-09-16 | PHI | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929-09-16 | PHI | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 179 |
Walt Lerian: the record in brief
The profile opens with Walt Lerian's first major league game on April 16, 1928; the last one listed came on October 5, 1929. Every season row on the page belongs to the Philadelphia Phillies, from 1928 through 1929. Lerian is listed as a catcher at 5 feet, 11 inches and 170 pounds. The bio says Lerian both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is February 10, 1903, in Baltimore, MD, USA. Lerian's death is recorded on October 22, 1929, in Baltimore, MD, USA. Lerian's full given name, per the bio, is Walter Irvin Lerian.
In 201 games and 512 at bats, Lerian batted .246 with 126 hits, adding 8 home runs and 51 RBI. Reaching base at a .368 clip and slugging .365, Lerian finished with a .733 OPS. Lerian's .246 average ran 13.7% below the .285 that the league posted over the same seasons. No season topped the 65 hits of 1928. 1928 brought the most runs batted in, 26. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .272 in 1928, did not top the league's .280.
Frequently Asked Questions about Walt Lerian
- What years did Walt Lerian play?
- Walt Lerian played in Major League Baseball from 1928 to 1929.
- Was Walt Lerian a pitcher?
- No. Walt Lerian was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Walt Lerian hit?
- Walt Lerian hit 8 career home runs with 126 hits.
- What teams did Walt Lerian play for?
- Walt Lerian played for one team, the Philadelphia Phillies (1928–1929).
- What were Walt Lerian's career stats?
- In 201 games, Walt Lerian had 126 hits, 8 home runs, 51 RBI, and 56 runs, with a .246 batting average.
- What position did Walt Lerian play?
- Walt Lerian played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Walt Lerian and how much did he weigh?
- Walt Lerian was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 170 pounds.
- How many home runs did Walt Lerian hit each season?
- Walt Lerian's home runs by season: 2 in 1928 and 6 in 1929. His most in one season was 6, in 1929.
- What was Walt Lerian's career batting average?
- Walt Lerian batted .246 over his career, with 126 hits in 512 at bats.
- How many RBI did Walt Lerian have?
- Walt Lerian drove in 51 runs in his career.
- Is Walt Lerian in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Walt Lerian has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.