Walt Linden, baseball player, 1950-1950

Walt Linden

Born: 3/27/1924 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 9/20/2013 in La Grange Park, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1950-04-30 | Final Game: 1950-05-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Walter Charles Linden

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Biography

Walt Linden, born in 1924, had a brief but memorable career in Major League Baseball, playing as a position player for a short stint in 1950. He participated in three games, where he showcased his talents on the field, finishing with two hits in five at-bats, resulting in an impressive batting average of 0.4. Although his time in the majors was limited, Linden's contributions to his team during this period reflected the competitive nature of the early 1950s, a time when the game was transitioning into a new era of athleticism and strategy. Despite not recording any home runs or RBIs during his brief career, Linden's presence on the roster during this time added depth to the team. He did not steal any bases, but his ability to make contact at the plate highlighted his skills as a hitter, even if his career was cut short shortly after it began. Walt Linden's legacy, while not marked by extensive statistics, serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, each with their unique stories and experiences in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
3 5 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.400 0.500 0.600 1.100 0.0

Career AVG .400 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — +50.4% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — +44.5% above league average.

Career SLG .600 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — +49.3% above league average.

Career OPS 1.100 vs. league average 0.748 across their career seasons — +47.1% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1950 BSN NL 3 5 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.400 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 3 0 5 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1950 BSN C 3 0 5 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 3