Kermit Wahl
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1944-1951)
Kermit Wahl was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1944 to 1951 for the Cincinnati Reds, the Philadelphia Athletics, and the St. Louis Browns, a span of 8 seasons. In 231 career games, he hit .226 with 145 hits, 3 home runs, and 50 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 170 lb
- Died
- 9/16/1987 in Tucson, AZ, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1944-06-22
- Last Game
- 1951-07-29
Full name: Kermit Emerson Wahl
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 231 | 642 | 58 | 145 | 23 | 6 | 3 | 50 | 3 | 68 | 72 | .226 | .302 | .294 | .596 | -1,747 |
Career AVG .226 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 13.9% below league average.
Career OBP .302 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 9.7% below league average.
Career SLG .294 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 21.3% below league average.
Career OPS .596 vs. league average .708 across their career seasons — 15.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | CIN | NL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1945 | CIN | NL | 71 | 194 | 18 | 39 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 23 | 22 | .201 | .260 (-23%) | .328 (-13%) | .354 (-26%) | .683 (-20%) | -572.2 |
| 1947 | CIN | NL | 39 | 81 | 8 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 12 | .173 | .262 (-34%) | .336 (-29%) | .376 (-44%) | .712 (-37%) | -469.6 |
| 1950 | PHA | AL | 89 | 280 | 26 | 72 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 27 | 1 | 30 | 30 | .257 | .265 (-3%) | .346 (-4%) | .401 (-15%) | .747 (-10%) | -450.9 |
| 1951 | PHA | AL | 20 | 59 | 4 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 5 | .186 | .260 (-29%) | .336 (-13%) | .385 (-43%) | .721 (-29%) | -254.6 |
| 1951 | SLA | AL | 8 | 27 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .333 | — | — | — | — | -254.6 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 231 | 642 | 58 | 145 | 23 | 6 | 3 | 50 | 3 | 68 | 72 | .226 | — | — | — | — | -2,002 | ||
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 (231 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 114 | 309 | 23 | 60 | 2 | 19 | .194 |
| Away | 117 | 333 | 35 | 85 | 1 | 31 | .255 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951-07-29 | SLA | MIN | W | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1951-07-29 | SLA | MIN | L | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951-07-27 | SLA | MIN | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951-07-26 | SLA | PHA | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1951-07-25 | SLA | PHA | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951-07-22 | SLA | NYY | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1951-07-08 | SLA | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951-06-24 | SLA | PHA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951-05-25 | PHA | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951-05-24 | PHA | CHW | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 36 | 0 | 82 | 93 | 10 | 16 |
| 3B | 113 | 0 | 126 | 230 | 19 | 20 |
| SS | 58 | 0 | 109 | 153 | 10 | 27 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | CIN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945 | CIN | 2B | 32 | 0 | 76 | 87 | 9 | 13 |
| 1945 | CIN | 3B | 7 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| 1945 | CIN | SS | 31 | 0 | 59 | 83 | 6 | 9 |
| 1947 | CIN | 2B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1947 | CIN | 3B | 20 | 0 | 24 | 30 | 2 | 2 |
| 1947 | CIN | SS | 9 | 0 | 12 | 18 | 0 | 2 |
| 1950 | PHA | 2B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| 1950 | PHA | 3B | 61 | 0 | 70 | 141 | 12 | 11 |
| 1950 | PHA | SS | 18 | 0 | 38 | 52 | 4 | 16 |
| 1951 | PHA | 3B | 18 | 0 | 21 | 37 | 2 | 4 |
| 1951 | SLA | 3B | 6 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 1 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 35 |
| Third Base | 113 |
| Shortstop | 58 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana University-Bloomington | Bloomington | IN | 1942, 1944 |
Kermit Wahl: the record in brief
According to the bio, Kermit Wahl debuted on June 22, 1944 and played a final game on July 29, 1951. By club, Wahl's seasons break down as the Cincinnati Reds (1944 to 1947), the Philadelphia Athletics (1950 through 1951), and the St. Louis Browns (1951). At 5'11" and 170 pounds, Wahl is listed as a third baseman. The bio says Wahl batted and threw right-handed. Wahl was born on November 18, 1922, in Columbia, SD, USA. Wahl died on September 16, 1987, in Tucson, AZ, USA. On the record, Kermit Wahl was born Kermit Emerson Wahl.
Wahl finished with 145 hits from 642 at bats in 231 games, which works out to .226; the totals also include 3 homers and 50 RBI. Wahl's career OPS of .596 combines a .302 on-base mark with .294 slugging. The league as a whole hit .262 across Wahl's seasons, which puts the .226 career mark 13.9% below average. In OPS terms, Wahl's .596 stands 15.8% below the league's .708. No season topped the 72 hits of 1950.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kermit Wahl
- What years did Kermit Wahl play?
- Kermit Wahl played in Major League Baseball from 1944 to 1951.
- Was Kermit Wahl a pitcher?
- No. Kermit Wahl was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Kermit Wahl hit?
- Kermit Wahl hit 3 career home runs with 145 hits.
- What teams did Kermit Wahl play for?
- Kermit Wahl played for 3 teams: the Cincinnati Reds (1944–1945, 1947), the Philadelphia Athletics (1950–1951), and the St. Louis Browns (1951).
- What were Kermit Wahl's career stats?
- In 231 games, Kermit Wahl had 145 hits, 3 home runs, 50 RBI, 58 runs, and 3 stolen bases, with a .226 batting average.
- What position did Kermit Wahl play?
- Kermit Wahl played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Kermit Wahl and how much did he weigh?
- Kermit Wahl was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 170 pounds.
- How many home runs did Kermit Wahl hit each season?
- Kermit Wahl's home runs by season: 0 in 1944, 0 in 1945, 1 in 1947, 2 in 1950, and 0 in 1951. His most in one season was 2, in 1950.
- What was Kermit Wahl's career batting average?
- Kermit Wahl batted .226 over his career, with 145 hits in 642 at bats.
- How many RBI did Kermit Wahl have?
- Kermit Wahl drove in 50 runs in his career.
- Is Kermit Wahl in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Kermit Wahl has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.