Walter Mueller, baseball player, 1922-1926

Walter Mueller

Born: 12/6/1894 in Central, MO, USA

Died: 8/16/1971 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1922-05-07 | Final Game: 1926-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Walter John Mueller

Biography

Walter Mueller was a professional baseball player born in 1894, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1922 to 1926. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 121 games, showcasing his skills primarily as an outfielder. Mueller recorded 95 hits and achieved a respectable batting average of .275, which reflected his ability to make consistent contact at the plate. He contributed to his teams with 49 RBIs and hit 2 home runs, while also demonstrating some speed on the bases with 4 stolen bases. Mueller's playing era was characterized by a transition in the game, moving away from the deadball era towards a more offensive style that would come to define the late 1920s. His contributions, though modest in statistical terms, were significant in the context of a rapidly evolving sport. Mueller’s career, spanning just a handful of seasons, left an imprint on the teams he played for, and he is remembered as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
121 345 46 95 10 7 2 49 4 13 19 0.275 0.307 0.362 0.670 -638.9

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 87 0 185 16 7 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 41
Center Field 5
Right Field 41