Curt Walker, baseball player, 1919-1930

Curt Walker

Born: 7/3/1896 in Beeville, TX, USA

Died: 12/9/1955 in Beeville, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1919-09-17 | Final Game: 1930-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: William Curtis Walker

Biography

Curt Walker was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1919 to 1930. Born in 1896, Walker established himself as a reliable offensive force during the formative years of professional baseball in the post-Deadball Era. Over the course of 1,359 games, he made a significant impact with a career batting average of .304, showcasing his ability to hit for both average and power. Walker accumulated 1,475 hits, including 64 home runs, and drove in 688 runs, underscoring his role as a key contributor to his teams' offensive efforts. Known for his speed on the bases, Walker also tallied 96 stolen bases, demonstrating his versatility and athleticism as a player. His career unfolded during a pivotal time in baseball, as the sport was transitioning into a more dynamic and offensively driven era. Walker's consistent performance and solid batting statistics positioned him as a respected figure among his contemporaries, and his contributions to the game helped pave the way for future generations of players.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1359 4858 718 1475 235 117 64 688 96 535 254 0.304 0.374 0.440 0.813 8756.4

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
OF 1310 0 2776 144 112 48

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1
Left Field 97
Center Field 97
Right Field 1123

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Southwestern University Georgetown TX 1916, 1917

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1926 Most Valuable Player NL 24th 1.0 80 0