Gee Walker, baseball player, 124 home runs, 1931-1945

Gee Walker

Born: 3/19/1908 in Gulfport, MS, USA

Died: 3/20/1981 in Jackson, MS, USA

MLB Debut: 1931-04-14 | Final Game: 1945-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 188 lbs

Full name: Gerald Holmes Walker

Biography

Gee Walker was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1931 to 1945. Born in 1908, Walker made a significant impact on the game, particularly noted for his consistent hitting and ability to drive in runs. He played in a total of 1,784 games, amassing 1,991 hits, 124 home runs, and 997 RBIs, culminating in a commendable batting average of .294. Known for his speed on the bases, he also recorded 223 stolen bases, showcasing his agility and strategic base-running skills during an era that valued both power and speed. Walker was recognized for his contributions to the sport with an All-Star selection during his career, highlighting his status among the elite players of his time. His tenure in the league coincided with a transformative period in baseball, bridging the gap between the pre-World War II era and the post-war years, when the game began to evolve with new styles and strategies. Walker’s legacy is marked not only by his impressive statistics but also by his role in shaping the competitive landscape of baseball during a pivotal time in the sport's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1784 6771 954 1991 399 76 124 997 223 330 600 0.294 0.331 0.430 0.761 5737.3

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
6 7 1 2 0 0 0 1 1 1 0.286

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1935 WS DET 3 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.250
1934 WS DET 3 3 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0.333

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 3 0 4 3 2 0
OF 1613 0 3661 112 154 28

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 3
Left Field 740
Center Field 470
Right Field 420

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Mississippi Oxford MS 1927, 1928, 1929

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1939 Most Valuable Player AL 22th 7.0 336 0
1937 Most Valuable Player AL 22th 3.0 80 0
1936 Most Valuable Player AL 12th 14.0 80 0
1932 Most Valuable Player AL 29th 1.0 80 0