Walter Prince
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1883-1884)
Walter Prince was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1883 to 1884 for 4 teams, including the Louisville Colonels, a span of 2 seasons. In 55 career games, he hit .208 with 42 hits, 1 home runs, and 1 RBI.
- 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 150 lb
- Died
- 3/2/1938 in Bristol, NH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1883-08-07
- Last Game
- 1884-08-04
Full name: Walter Farr Prince
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | 202 | 23 | 42 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 4 | .208 | .276 | .257 | .533 | -94 |
Career AVG .208 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 16.2% below league average.
Career OBP .276 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .257 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 22.8% below league average.
Career OPS .533 vs. league average .615 across their career seasons — 13.2% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | LS2 | AA | 4 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1884 | DTN | NL | 7 | 21 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1884 | WS7 | AA | 43 | 166 | 22 | 36 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | .217 | .243 (-11%) | .278 (+2%) | .327 (-15%) | .606 (-7%) | 0.0 |
| 1884 | WSU | UA | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 55 | 202 | 23 | 42 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 4 | .208 | — | — | — | — | 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 |
|---|---|
| First Base | 46 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Right Field | 9 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Walter Prince
- What years did Walter Prince play?
- Walter Prince played in Major League Baseball from 1883 to 1884.
- Was Walter Prince a pitcher?
- No. Walter Prince was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Walter Prince hit?
- Walter Prince hit 1 career home runs with 42 hits.
- What was Walter Prince's career batting average?
- Walter Prince batted .208 over his career, with 42 hits in 202 at bats.
- How many RBI did Walter Prince have?
- Walter Prince drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Walter Prince in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Walter Prince has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.