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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | DET | AL | 59 | 189 | 20 | 56 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 28 | 10 | 14 | 21 | 0.296 | 140.2 |
| 1932 | DET | AL | 127 | 480 | 71 | 155 | 32 | 6 | 8 | 78 | 30 | 13 | 38 | 0.323 | 788.6 |
| 1933 | DET | AL | 127 | 483 | 68 | 135 | 29 | 7 | 9 | 64 | 26 | 15 | 49 | 0.280 | 70.1 |
| 1934 | DET | AL | 98 | 347 | 54 | 104 | 19 | 2 | 6 | 39 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 0.300 | 126.9 |
| 1935 | DET | AL | 98 | 362 | 52 | 109 | 22 | 6 | 7 | 53 | 6 | 15 | 21 | 0.301 | 270.5 |
| 1936 | DET | AL | 134 | 550 | 105 | 194 | 55 | 5 | 12 | 93 | 17 | 23 | 30 | 0.353 | 2386.1 |
| 1937 | DET | AL | 151 | 635 | 105 | 213 | 42 | 4 | 18 | 113 | 23 | 41 | 74 | 0.335 | 2376.8 |
| 1938 | CHW | AL | 120 | 442 | 69 | 135 | 23 | 6 | 16 | 87 | 9 | 38 | 32 | 0.305 | 1263.5 |
| 1939 | CHW | AL | 149 | 598 | 95 | 174 | 30 | 11 | 13 | 111 | 17 | 28 | 43 | 0.291 | 336.7 |
| 1940 | WSN | AL | 140 | 595 | 87 | 175 | 29 | 7 | 13 | 96 | 21 | 24 | 58 | 0.294 | 319.3 |
| 1941 | CLE | AL | 121 | 445 | 56 | 126 | 26 | 11 | 6 | 48 | 12 | 18 | 46 | 0.283 | 161.6 |
| 1942 | CIN | NL | 119 | 422 | 40 | 97 | 20 | 2 | 5 | 50 | 11 | 31 | 44 | 0.230 | -757.0 |
| 1943 | CIN | NL | 114 | 429 | 48 | 105 | 23 | 2 | 3 | 54 | 6 | 12 | 38 | 0.245 | -967.0 |
| 1944 | CIN | NL | 121 | 478 | 56 | 133 | 21 | 3 | 5 | 62 | 7 | 23 | 48 | 0.278 | -72.5 |
| 1945 | CIN | NL | 106 | 316 | 28 | 80 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 8 | 16 | 38 | 0.253 | -706.4 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | DET | OF | 44 | 0 | 99 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| 1932 | DET | OF | 116 | 0 | 309 | 9 | 17 | 1 |
| 1933 | DET | OF | 113 | 0 | 234 | 10 | 15 | 3 |
| 1934 | DET | OF | 80 | 0 | 191 | 5 | 11 | 2 |
| 1935 | DET | OF | 85 | 0 | 204 | 2 | 10 | 1 |
| 1936 | DET | OF | 125 | 0 | 280 | 14 | 16 | 5 |
| 1937 | DET | OF | 151 | 0 | 316 | 9 | 15 | 2 |
| 1938 | CHA | OF | 107 | 0 | 197 | 9 | 9 | 2 |
| 1939 | CHA | OF | 147 | 0 | 365 | 11 | 13 | 3 |
| 1940 | WS1 | OF | 140 | 0 | 285 | 10 | 10 | 2 |
| 1941 | CLE | OF | 105 | 0 | 257 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| 1942 | CIN | OF | 110 | 0 | 277 | 7 | 8 | 2 |
| 1943 | CIN | OF | 106 | 0 | 231 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| 1944 | CIN | OF | 117 | 0 | 293 | 3 | 10 | 0 |
| 1945 | CIN | 3B | 3 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1945 | CIN | OF | 67 | 0 | 123 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
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 |