Walt Preston

Born: 4/6/1868 in Richmond, VA, USA

Died: 12/23/1937 in New Orleans, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1895-04-18 | Final Game: 1895-07-08

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Walter B. Preston

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Biography

Walt Preston was a professional baseball player born in 1868, who made his mark in the late 19th century during a time when baseball was experiencing significant growth and popularity. He played in the Major Leagues from 1895 to 1904, appearing in a total of 50 games. Throughout his brief career, Preston demonstrated a solid offensive skill set, accumulating 55 hits, including one home run, and driving in 24 runs, which contributed to his respectable batting average of .279. He also showcased his speed on the bases, amassing 11 stolen bases, which reflected the evolving style of play in an era that valued both power and agility. Preston's playing career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, characterized by the movement from the deadball era toward a more dynamic offensive game. While he may not have achieved long-lasting fame, his contributions in the field and at the plate were part of the foundational fabric of a sport that would continue to evolve in the decades that followed. His ability to combine hitting prowess with base-stealing capability made him a noteworthy figure in the early days of professional baseball, representing the spirit and competitiveness of the game during that era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
50	197	42	55	6	4	1	24	11	17	17	0.279	0.366	0.365	0.732	-88.5

Career AVG .279 vs. league average .296 across their career seasons — 5.8% below league average.

Career OBP .366 vs. league average .361 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .365 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 8.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.732 vs. league average 0.761 across their career seasons — near 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
1895	LS3	NL	50	197	42	55	6	4	1	24	11	17	17	0.279	.296 (-6%)	.361 (+1%)	.399 (-9%)	.761 (-4%)	-88.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	25	0	26	49	27	3
OF	26	0	45	5	6	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1895	LS3	3B	25	0	26	49	27	3
1895	LS3	OF	26	0	45	5	6	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Third Base	25
Center Field	19
Right Field	7