Walt Smallwood
Born: 4/24/1893 in Dayton, MD, USA
Died: 4/29/1967 in Baltimore, MD, USA
MLB Debut: 1917-09-19 | Final Game: 1919-08-15
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Walter Clayton Smallwood
Biography
Walt Smallwood was a professional baseball player born in 1893, whose career spanned from 1917 to 1919. Primarily serving as a position player, Smallwood played a total of 8 games in Major League Baseball. During his brief time on the field, he recorded 0 hits and 0 home runs, although he did contribute 1 run batted in (RBI) to his team's efforts. His batting average stood at 0.0, reflecting the challenges he faced during his time in the league.
Smallwood's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the aftermath of World War I and the evolving dynamics of the game. While his playing time was limited and his statistics were not particularly notable, his presence in the major leagues adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history, showcasing the myriad of players who have traversed the sport's landscape. After his departure from the game in August 1919, Smallwood faded into relative obscurity, but his brief stint remains a reminder of the countless athletes who aspired to make their mark in America's pastime.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.7 | 21 | 12 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 4.56 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | NYY | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 | - |
| 1919 | NYY | AL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.7 | 20 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4.98 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | NYY | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1919 | NYY | AL | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 8 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | NYA | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919 | NYA | P | 6 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 8 |