Walt Terrell
Born: 5/11/1958 in Jeffersonville, IN, USA
MLB Debut: 1982-09-18 | Final Game: 1992-10-02
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Charles Walter Terrell
Biography
Walt Terrell was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1958, who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 1982 until his retirement in 1992. Over the course of his career, Terrell compiled a record of 111 wins and 124 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.22. He struck out a total of 929 batters, showcasing his ability to overpower hitters and contribute to his teams' pitching rotations. Despite not recording any saves, Terrell was known for his durability and consistency on the mound, often serving as a reliable starter throughout his career.
Playing during a transformative period in baseball, Terrell's career unfolded in an era characterized by increased offensive production and the evolution of pitching strategies. His contributions were felt across multiple teams, and he was able to adapt to the changing dynamics of the game. Terrell's legacy is marked by his perseverance and professionalism, reflecting the qualities that defined many pitchers of his time. As a part of the rich tapestry of Major League Baseball history, Terrell remains a notable figure for his contributions on the field.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 111 | 124 | 321 | 294 | 56 | 14 | 0 | 1986.7 | 2090 | 931 | 187 | 748 | 929 | 4.22 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | NYN | NL | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.0 | 22 | 8 | 14 | 8 | 3.43 | -701.2 |
| 1983 | NYN | NL | 8 | 8 | 21 | 20 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 133.7 | 123 | 53 | 55 | 59 | 3.57 | 137.4 |
| 1984 | NYN | NL | 11 | 12 | 33 | 33 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 215.0 | 232 | 84 | 80 | 114 | 3.52 | -203.6 |
| 1985 | DET | AL | 15 | 10 | 34 | 34 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 229.0 | 221 | 98 | 95 | 130 | 3.85 | 3217.2 |
| 1986 | DET | AL | 15 | 12 | 34 | 33 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 217.3 | 199 | 110 | 98 | 93 | 4.56 | -6421.8 |
| 1987 | DET | AL | 17 | 10 | 35 | 35 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 244.7 | 254 | 110 | 94 | 143 | 4.05 | -1233.3 |
| 1988 | DET | AL | 7 | 16 | 29 | 29 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 206.3 | 199 | 91 | 78 | 84 | 3.97 | -3465.2 |
| 1989 | NYY | AL | 6 | 5 | 13 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 83.0 | 102 | 48 | 24 | 30 | 5.20 | - |
| 1989 | SDP | NL | 5 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 123.3 | 134 | 55 | 26 | 63 | 4.01 | - |
| 1990 | DET | AL | 6 | 4 | 13 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 75.3 | 86 | 38 | 24 | 30 | 4.54 | -1210.3 |
| 1990 | PIT | NL | 2 | 7 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 82.7 | 98 | 54 | 33 | 34 | 5.88 | -3177.0 |
| 1991 | DET | AL | 12 | 14 | 35 | 33 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 218.7 | 257 | 103 | 79 | 80 | 4.24 | -1572.6 |
| 1992 | DET | AL | 7 | 10 | 36 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 136.7 | 163 | 79 | 48 | 61 | 5.20 | -2094.4 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 321 | 192 | 8 | 23 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 87 | 0.120 | 0.146 | 0.193 | 0.339 | -896.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | NYN | NL | 3 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
| 1983 | NYN | NL | 21 | 44 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
| 1984 | NYN | NL | 33 | 75 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 33 | 0.080 | -896.6 |
| 1985 | DET | AL | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | DET | AL | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | DET | AL | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | DET | AL | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | NYY | AL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | SDP | NL | 19 | 40 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | DET | AL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | PIT | NL | 16 | 28 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0.107 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | DET | AL | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | DET | AL | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | ALCS | DET | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.0 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 9.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | ALCS | DET | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.0 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 9.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 321 | 294 | 194 | 285 | 10 | 38 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | NYN | P | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | NYN | P | 21 | 20 | 16 | 15 | 0 | 2 |
| 1984 | NYN | P | 33 | 33 | 16 | 32 | 2 | 5 |
| 1985 | DET | P | 34 | 34 | 21 | 43 | 2 | 8 |
| 1986 | DET | P | 34 | 33 | 30 | 29 | 0 | 6 |
| 1987 | DET | P | 35 | 35 | 24 | 25 | 2 | 3 |
| 1988 | DET | P | 29 | 29 | 22 | 29 | 2 | 3 |
| 1989 | NYA | P | 13 | 13 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989 | SDN | P | 19 | 19 | 13 | 30 | 0 | 3 |
| 1990 | DET | P | 13 | 12 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| 1990 | PIT | P | 16 | 16 | 10 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991 | DET | P | 35 | 33 | 18 | 26 | 0 | 5 |
| 1992 | DET | P | 36 | 14 | 13 | 22 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 321 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Player of the Week | Week of 1991-08-24 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | DET | AL | $109,000 |
| 1991 | DET | AL | $1,000,000 |
| 1990 | PIT | NL | $800,000 |
| 1989 | SDN | NL | $775,000 |
| 1988 | DET | AL | $665,000 |
| 1987 | DET | AL | $600,000 |
| 1986 | DET | AL | $260,000 |
| 1985 | DET | AL | $177,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $4,386,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morehead State University | Morehead | KY | 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980 |