Bob Walk, baseball player, 1980-1993

Bob Walk

Born: 11/26/1956 in Van Nuys, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1980-05-26 | Final Game: 1993-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Robert Vernon Walk

Biography

Bob Walk was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1956, who played in Major League Baseball from 1980 until his retirement in 1993. Known for his steady demeanor on the mound and effective pitching style, Walk compiled a career record of 105-81 with a 4.03 ERA over his 13 seasons in the league. He struck out 848 batters and recorded 5 saves, showcasing his versatility as both a starter and a reliever. Walk was selected to the All-Star team once during his career, marking a highlight in his time as a key contributor to the teams he played for. Walk's career spanned a transformative era in baseball, transitioning from the tail end of the deadball era into the more modern offensive game of the 1980s and 1990s. He played for the Philadelphia Phillies, the Pittsburgh Pirates, and the Atlanta Braves, leaving a notable impact in each city. With a commitment to his craft and an ability to adapt, Walk became a reliable arm in the rotation, remembered for his competitive spirit and contributions to team success during his playing days.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
105 81 350 259 16 6 5 1666.0 1671 746 143 606 848 4.03 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
352 510 30 74 11 2 1 48 0 16 167 0.145 0.180 0.180 0.361 -2392.3

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
9 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1992 NLCS PIT 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
1991 NLCS PIT 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000
1990 NLCS PIT 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000
1982 NLCS ATL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1980 WS PHI 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
3 1 9 4 1 42.0 32 21 16 23 4.50

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1992 NLCS PIT 1 0 2 1 0 11.7 6 5 7 6 3.86
1991 NLCS PIT 0 0 3 0 1 9.3 5 2 3 5 1.93
1990 NLCS PIT 1 1 2 2 0 13.0 11 7 2 8 4.85
1982 NLCS ATL 0 0 1 0 0 1.0 2 1 1 1 9.00
1980 WS PHI 1 0 1 1 0 7.0 8 6 3 3 7.71

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 350 259 154 232 26 22

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 350

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1993 PIT NL $2,175,000
1992 PIT NL $2,025,000
1991 PIT NL $850,000
1990 PIT NL $850,000
1989 PIT NL $800,000
1988 PIT NL $450,000
1987 PIT NL $285,000
1986 PIT NL $175,000
Total Career Earnings $7,610,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
College of the Canyons Santa Clarita CA 1976

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1980 Rookie of the Year NL 7th 1.0 120 0