Walt Linden
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1950)
Walt Linden was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1950 for the Boston Braves. In 3 career games, he hit .400 with 2 hits.
- 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
- 6'1" / 190 lb
- Died
- 9/20/2013 in La Grange Park, IL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1950-04-30
- Last Game
- 1950-05-08
Full name: Walter Charles Linden
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 | .400 | .500 | .600 | 1.100 | 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 .748 across their career seasons — +47.1% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | BSN | NL | 3 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .400 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 3 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .400 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 3 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .400 |
Last 3 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950-05-08 | BSN | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1950-05-07 | BSN | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950-04-30 | BSN | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 3 |
Walt Linden: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 30, 1950 and the final game on May 8, 1950, Walt Linden built the record summarized on this page. All of the seasons listed were played for the Boston Braves. Linden played primarily as a catcher and both batted and threw right-handed. Born on March 27, 1924, in Chicago, IL, USA, Linden was listed at 6 feet, 1 inch and 190 pounds. Linden died on September 20, 2013, in La Grange Park, IL, USA. Walt Linden was the playing name; the full given name is Walter Charles.
Linden collected 2 hits in 5 at bats across 3 games, good for a .400 batting average. Measured against the leagues Linden played in, the .400 career average compares with a .266 league average over the same seasons, 50.4% above the league. The OPS comparison is 1.100 to a league .748, 47.1% above average. The season table holds a single row: 1950 with the Boston Braves, 3 games, 5 at bats and 2 hits.
The position breakdown shows 3 games, all at catcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Walt Linden
- Was Walt Linden a pitcher?
- No. Walt Linden was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Walt Linden hit?
- Walt Linden hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What teams did Walt Linden play for?
- Walt Linden played for one team, the Boston Braves (1950).
- What were Walt Linden's career stats?
- In 3 games, Walt Linden had 2 hits, with a .400 batting average.
- What position did Walt Linden play?
- Walt Linden played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Walt Linden and how much did he weigh?
- Walt Linden was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 190 pounds.
- What was Walt Linden's career batting average?
- Walt Linden batted .400 over his career, with 2 hits in 5 at bats.
- Is Walt Linden in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Walt Linden has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.