Walt Meinert

Born: 12/11/1890 in New York, NY, USA

Died: 11/9/1958 in Decatur, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-09-06 | Final Game: 1913-09-12

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Walter Henry Meinert

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Biography

Walt Meinert was a professional baseball player who made a brief but notable appearance in Major League Baseball during the 1913 season. Born in 1890, Meinert played as a position player, contributing to the game in a time when baseball was evolving both in terms of playing style and fan engagement. His career spanned from September 6 to September 12, 1913, during which he participated in four games. Meinert showcased his skills at the plate, finishing his short career with a batting average of .375, collecting three hits in his four games. Although he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, he displayed his speed on the bases with one stolen base. His performance, albeit limited, reflected the competitive nature of the early 20th century, a period characterized by a transition from the deadball era towards a more offensive approach in the ensuing decades. Walt Meinert remains a part of baseball history, representing the many players who briefly touched the majors but contributed to the rich tapestry of the game.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
4.0	2.0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	2.0	0	0	.000	0.500	.000	0.500

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1921	4.0	2.0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	2.0	0	0	.000	0.500	.000	0.500

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
4	8	1	3	0	0	0	0	1	1	3	0.375	0.444	0.375	0.819	0.0

Career AVG .375 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — +44.3% above league average.

Career OBP .444 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — +36.6% above league average.

Career SLG .375 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — +8.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.819 vs. league average 0.671 across their career seasons — +22.1% 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
1913	SLA	AL	4	8	1	3	0	0	0	0	1	1	3	0.375	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	2	0	3	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1913	SLA	OF	2	0	3	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Right Field	2