Wally Mayer
Born: 7/8/1890 in Cincinnati, OH, USA
Died: 11/18/1951 in Minnetonka, MN, USA
MLB Debut: 1911-09-28 | Final Game: 1919-09-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 168 lbs
Full name: Walter A. Mayer
Biography
Wally Mayer was a professional baseball player born in 1890, whose career spanned from 1911 to 1919. Primarily a position player, Mayer played in a total of 132 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded 53 hits, achieving a batting average of .193, and contributed 20 RBIs to his teams. Although he did not hit any home runs, he managed to steal one base throughout his career, showcasing a modest level of speed on the basepaths.
Mayer's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, just before the onset of the more power-driven eras that would follow. While his individual statistics may not place him among the most celebrated players of his time, his contributions to the teams he played for reflect the dedication and spirit of early 20th-century baseball. His legacy, like many players of his era, is a reminder of the game's evolution and the diverse skill sets that players brought to the field during the foundational years of professional baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 132 | 274 | 22 | 53 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 42 | 51 | 0.193 | 0.303 | 0.266 | 0.569 | -380.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | CHW | AL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1912 | CHW | AL | 9 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1914 | CHW | AL | 40 | 85 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 14 | 23 | 0.165 | -263.6 |
| 1915 | CHW | AL | 22 | 54 | 3 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 0.222 | -70.0 |
| 1917 | BOS | AL | 4 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1918 | BOS | AL | 26 | 49 | 7 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0.224 | -4.5 |
| 1919 | SLA | AL | 30 | 62 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 11 | 0.226 | -42.7 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C | 112 | 0 | 412 | 124 | 17 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | CHA | C | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1912 | CHA | C | 6 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914 | CHA | C | 33 | 0 | 137 | 47 | 6 | 3 |
| 1914 | CHA | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1915 | CHA | C | 20 | 0 | 89 | 15 | 1 | 0 |
| 1917 | BOS | C | 4 | 0 | 19 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| 1918 | BOS | C | 23 | 0 | 63 | 18 | 3 | 0 |
| 1919 | SLA | C | 25 | 0 | 84 | 33 | 5 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 112 |
| Third Base | 1 |