Bill Walker, baseball player, 1927-1936

Bill Walker

Born: 10/7/1903 in East St. Louis, IL, USA

Died: 6/14/1966 in East St. Louis, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1927-09-13 | Final Game: 1936-09-14

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: William Henry Walker

Biography

Bill Walker, born in 1903, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the major leagues from 1927 until 1936. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 97 wins and 77 losses, showcasing his ability to perform consistently on the mound. With an earned run average (ERA) of 3.59, Walker was known for his competitive spirit and effective pitching style, which allowed him to strike out 626 batters during his tenure. Additionally, he contributed to his teams with 8 saves, demonstrating his versatility as a pitcher capable of closing out games. Walker was selected as an All-Star once during his career, highlighting his standing among the elite players of his time. Playing in an era that straddled the late 1920s and mid-1930s, he faced the challenges of a rapidly evolving game, including the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven style of play. His contributions to the mound and overall impact on baseball during this transformative time solidified his place in the sport's history.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
5.0 5.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000

Pitching

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR BB SO ERA
4.0 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 0.0 10.0 12.0 0 4.0 0 0 0.00

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
97 77 272 192 83 15 8 1489.7 1576 594 99 538 626 3.59 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
275 489 24 62 3 3 4 26 1 13 162 0.127 0.151 0.170 0.321 -4583.3

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

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

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1934 WS SLN 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 2 2 0 0 6.3 6 5 6 2 7.11

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1934 WS SLN 0 2 2 0 0 6.3 6 5 6 2 7.11

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 272 0 64 282 24 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 272