Walt Masters
Born: 3/28/1907 in Pen Argyl, PA, USA
Died: 7/10/1992 in Ottawa, ON, CAN
MLB Debut: 1931-07-09 | Final Game: 1939-08-25
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Walter Thomas Masters
Biography
Walt Masters was a professional baseball player who played as a position player primarily during the late 1930s. Born in 1907, Masters' career spanned from July 9, 1931, to August 25, 1939. Although he played in only 8 games in Major League Baseball, his journey through the sport reflects the challenges faced by many players during an era marked by intense competition and the evolution of the game.
Throughout his brief time in the major leagues, Masters recorded no hits, home runs, or RBIs, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. Despite these statistics, his presence in the league during a pivotal time in baseball history provides insight into the depth of talent that existed in the sport, as well as the opportunities available to players striving to make their mark. Masters' experience serves as a reminder of the countless players who dedicated themselves to baseball, many of whom have stories that resonate beyond the numbers.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21.0 | 27 | 14 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 6.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | WSN | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9.0 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2.00 | - |
| 1937 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 36.00 | 0.0 |
| 1939 | PHA | AL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 6.55 | -144.8 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | WSN | AL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1937 | PHI | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1939 | PHA | AL | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 8 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | WS1 | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1937 | PHI | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939 | PHA | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 8 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia | PA | 1929, 1930, 1931 |