Walter Stephenson
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1935-1937)
Walter Stephenson was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1935 to 1937 for the Chicago Cubs and the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 3 seasons. In 32 career games, he hit .279 with 17 hits and 5 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 180 lb
- Died
- 7/4/1993 in Shreveport, LA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1935-04-29
- Last Game
- 1937-09-30
Full name: Walter McQueen Stephenson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 61 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 13 | .279 | .312 | .328 | .640 | 0 |
Career AVG .279 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .312 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 9.4% below league average.
Career SLG .328 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — 18.1% below league average.
Career OPS .640 vs. league average .745 across their career seasons — 14.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | CHN | NL | 16 | 26 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .385 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1936 | CHN | NL | 6 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .083 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1937 | PHI | NL | 10 | 23 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | .261 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 32 | 61 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 13 | .279 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (32 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 15 | 32 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | .188 |
| Away | 17 | 29 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 2 | .379 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937-09-30 | PHI | NY1 | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-09-29 | PHI | NY1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1937-09-26 | PHI | BSN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1937-09-25 | PHI | BSN | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1937-09-22 | PHI | CIN | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-09-17 | PHI | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1937-09-16 | PHI | STL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-09-11 | PHI | BRO | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-09-06 | PHI | NY1 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1937-09-02 | PHI | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 17 |
Walter Stephenson: the record in brief
According to the bio, Walter Stephenson debuted on April 29, 1935 and played a final game on September 30, 1937. Stephenson played for the Chicago Cubs (1935 through 1936) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1937). Stephenson, a catcher by primary position, threw and hit right-handed. Height and weight on file: 6'0" and 180 pounds. Stephenson was born on March 27, 1911, in Saluda, NC, USA. Stephenson died on July 4, 1993, in Shreveport, LA, USA. The given name on file is Walter McQueen Stephenson.
The batting record for Stephenson: 32 games, 17 hits in 61 at bats, and a .279 average; the totals also include 5 RBI. Stephenson got on base at a .312 rate and slugged .328 (.640 OPS). Against a .280 league average for those years, Stephenson's .279 average was near the norm. By OPS the gap is 14.1% below league average (.640 against .745). Stephenson collected a career-high 10 hits in 1935. The best average in the busiest seasons was .385, in 1935.
October added 1 games of playoff batting for Stephenson: 0 hits in 1 at bats. Stephenson reached the postseason in 1935.
Frequently Asked Questions about Walter Stephenson
- What years did Walter Stephenson play?
- Walter Stephenson played in Major League Baseball from 1935 to 1937.
- Was Walter Stephenson a pitcher?
- No. Walter Stephenson was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Walter Stephenson hit?
- Walter Stephenson hit 0 career home runs with 17 hits.
- What teams did Walter Stephenson play for?
- Walter Stephenson played for 2 teams: the Chicago Cubs (1935–1936) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1937).
- What were Walter Stephenson's career stats?
- In 32 games, Walter Stephenson had 17 hits, 5 RBI, and 3 runs, with a .279 batting average.
- What position did Walter Stephenson play?
- Walter Stephenson played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Walter Stephenson and how much did he weigh?
- Walter Stephenson was listed at 6 feet and 180 pounds.
- What was Walter Stephenson's career batting average?
- Walter Stephenson batted .279 over his career, with 17 hits in 61 at bats.
- How many RBI did Walter Stephenson have?
- Walter Stephenson drove in 5 runs in his career.
- Is Walter Stephenson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Walter Stephenson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.