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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | PIT | NL | 32 | 122 | 21 | 33 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 0.270 | -211.2 |
| 1923 | PIT | NL | 40 | 111 | 11 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0.306 | -6.0 |
| 1924 | PIT | NL | 30 | 50 | 6 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0.260 | -104.2 |
| 1926 | PIT | NL | 19 | 62 | 8 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.242 | -317.4 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | PIT | OF | 31 | 0 | 74 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| 1923 | PIT | OF | 26 | 0 | 62 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 1924 | PIT | OF | 15 | 0 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926 | PIT | OF | 15 | 0 | 29 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 41 |
| Center Field | 5 |
| Right Field | 41 |