Walter Perry
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Walter Perry was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball for the Homestead Grays. In 1 career game, he hit .500 with 2 hits and 2 RBI. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 185 lb
- Died
- 1980 in Oakland, FL, USA
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .500 | .600 | .500 | 1.100 | 0 |
Career AVG .500 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — +87.1% above league average.
Career OBP .600 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — +79.0% above league average.
Career SLG .500 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — +29.0% above league average.
Career OPS 1.100 vs. league average .723 across their career seasons — +52.1% above league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | HG | NN2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1 |
Walter Perry: the record in brief
Walter Perry's record on this page is drawn from the season tables. The team column never changes: it is the Homestead Grays in 1940. At 6 feet, 0 inches and 185 pounds, Perry is listed as a catcher. The bio says Perry batted left-handed and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is July 6, 1915, in Oakland, FL, USA. Perry died in 1980, in Oakland, FL, USA.
Perry's career batting table shows 1 games, 4 at bats and 2 hits, a .500 average, adding 2 runs batted in. Set against a .267 league average for the same years, Perry's .500 average sits 87.1% above it. By OPS the gap is 52.1% above league average (1.100 against .723). Only one season appears, 1940 for the Homestead Grays, when Perry played 1 games and went 2 for 4.
In Negro Leagues play, Perry is credited with 2 hits in 4 at bats (.500). Negro Leagues totals are drawn from box-score research and sit in their own table on this page.
Every defensive appearance on record for Perry, 1 games, came at catcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Walter Perry
- Was Walter Perry a pitcher?
- No. Walter Perry was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Walter Perry hit?
- Walter Perry hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What teams did Walter Perry play for?
- Walter Perry played for one team, the Homestead Grays (1940).
- What were Walter Perry's career stats?
- In 1 game, Walter Perry had 2 hits, 2 RBI, and 1 runs, with a .500 batting average.
- What position did Walter Perry play?
- Walter Perry played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Walter Perry and how much did he weigh?
- Walter Perry was listed at 6 feet and 185 pounds.
- What was Walter Perry's career batting average?
- Walter Perry batted .500 over his career, with 2 hits in 4 at bats.
- How many RBI did Walter Perry have?
- Walter Perry drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Walter Perry in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Walter Perry has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.