Gee Walker
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1931-1945)
Gee Walker was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1931 to 1945 for 5 teams, including the Detroit Tigers, a span of 15 seasons. In 1,784 career games, he hit .294 with 1,991 hits, 124 home runs, and 997 RBI. Gee Walker was an All-Star. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 6,542.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 188 lb
- Died
- 3/20/1981 in Jackson, MS, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1931-04-14
- Last Game
- 1945-09-30
- Awards
- All-Star
Full name: Gerald Holmes Walker
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,784 | 6,771 | 954 | 1,991 | 399 | 76 | 124 | 997 | 223 | 330 | 600 | .294 | .331 | .430 | .761 | 6,542 |
Career AVG .294 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — +9.0% above league average.
Career OBP .331 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .430 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — +13.1% above league average.
Career OPS .761 vs. league average .716 across their career seasons — +6.3% above league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | DET | AL | 59 | 189 | 20 | 56 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 28 | 10 | 14 | 21 | .296 | .276 (+7%) | .338 (+2%) | .388 (+9%) | .726 (+6%) | 156.8 |
| 1932 | DET | AL | 127 | 480 | 71 | 155 | 32 | 6 | 8 | 78 | 30 | 13 | 38 | .323 | .275 (+17%) | .335 (+3%) | .391 (+19%) | .726 (+11%) | 908.1 |
| 1933 | DET | AL | 127 | 483 | 68 | 135 | 29 | 7 | 9 | 64 | 26 | 15 | 49 | .280 | .270 (+4%) | .329 (-8%) | .377 (+12%) | .707 (+3%) | 61.2 |
| 1934 | DET | AL | 98 | 347 | 54 | 104 | 19 | 2 | 6 | 39 | 20 | 19 | 20 | .300 | .278 (+8%) | .340 (avg) | .392 (+6%) | .733 (+3%) | 171.4 |
| 1935 | DET | AL | 98 | 362 | 52 | 109 | 22 | 6 | 7 | 53 | 6 | 15 | 21 | .301 | .279 (+8%) | .342 (-4%) | .399 (+13%) | .742 (+5%) | 230.4 |
| 1936 | DET | AL | 134 | 550 | 105 | 194 | 55 | 5 | 12 | 93 | 17 | 23 | 30 | .353 | .283 (+24%) | .349 (+11%) | .404 (+33%) | .753 (+23%) | 2372.8 |
| 1937 | DET | AL | 151 | 635 | 105 | 213 | 42 | 4 | 18 | 113 | 23 | 41 | 74 | .335 | .276 (+21%) | .342 (+11%) | .398 (+25%) | .740 (+19%) | 2411.4 |
| 1938 | CHA | AL | 120 | 442 | 69 | 135 | 23 | 6 | 16 | 87 | 9 | 38 | 32 | .305 | .272 (+12%) | .341 (+5%) | .392 (+26%) | .734 (+16%) | 1320.8 |
| 1939 | CHA | AL | 149 | 598 | 95 | 174 | 30 | 11 | 13 | 111 | 17 | 28 | 43 | .291 | .274 (+6%) | .342 (-3%) | .393 (+13%) | .735 (+5%) | 423.8 |
| 1940 | WS1 | AL | 140 | 595 | 87 | 175 | 29 | 7 | 13 | 96 | 21 | 24 | 58 | .294 | .267 (+10%) | .335 (-3%) | .387 (+11%) | .722 (+5%) | 350.6 |
| 1941 | CLE | AL | 121 | 445 | 56 | 126 | 26 | 11 | 6 | 48 | 12 | 18 | 46 | .283 | .262 (+8%) | .332 (-6%) | .373 (+16%) | .705 (+5%) | 203.7 |
| 1942 | CIN | NL | 119 | 422 | 40 | 97 | 20 | 2 | 5 | 50 | 11 | 31 | 44 | .230 | .253 (-9%) | .323 (-10%) | .349 (-8%) | .672 (-9%) | -606.3 |
| 1943 | CIN | NL | 114 | 429 | 48 | 105 | 23 | 2 | 3 | 54 | 6 | 12 | 38 | .245 | .255 (-4%) | .324 (-17%) | .346 (-5%) | .671 (-11%) | -827.0 |
| 1944 | CIN | NL | 121 | 478 | 56 | 133 | 21 | 3 | 5 | 62 | 7 | 23 | 48 | .278 | .261 (+6%) | .325 (-2%) | .357 (+2%) | .683 (avg) | -54.9 |
| 1945 | CIN | NL | 106 | 316 | 28 | 80 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 8 | 16 | 38 | .253 | .260 (-3%) | .328 (-12%) | .354 (-10%) | .683 (-11%) | -581.3 |
| Career · 15 seasons | 1,784 | 6,771 | 954 | 1,991 | 399 | 76 | 124 | 997 | 223 | 330 | 600 | .294 | — | — | — | — | 6,542 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Postseason Statistics
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (1784 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 899 | 3330 | 493 | 1007 | 61 | 509 | .302 |
| Away | 885 | 3445 | 464 | 984 | 63 | 491 | .286 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945-09-30 | CIN | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1945-09-26 | CIN | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-09-23 | CIN | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-09-22 | CIN | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-09-18 | CIN | BSN | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-09-16 | CIN | BSN | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-09-16 | CIN | BSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-09-14 | CIN | NY1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1945-09-13 | CIN | NY1 | W | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-09-09 | CIN | BRO | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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
Circle size = games played at each 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 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Gee Walker (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Gee Walker: the record in brief
Gee Walker's major league career runs from a debut on April 14, 1931 to a final game on September 30, 1945. Club by club, the record runs the Detroit Tigers (1931 to 1937), the Chicago White Sox (1938 through 1939), the Washington Senators (1940), the Cleveland Indians (1941), and the Cincinnati Reds (1942 to 1945). Walker, born on March 19, 1908, in Gulfport, MS, USA, is listed as an outfielder and threw and hit right-handed. The bio gives 5-foot-11 and 188 pounds. The bio records the death on March 20, 1981, in Jackson, MS, USA. The bio lists the given name Gerald Holmes.
In 1,784 games and 6,771 at bats, Walker batted .294 with 1,991 hits, plus 124 home runs, 997 RBI, and 223 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .331 clip and slugging .430, Walker finished with a .761 OPS. The league as a whole hit .270 across Walker's seasons, which puts the .294 career mark 9.0% above average. In OPS terms, Walker's .761 stands 6.3% above the league's .716.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gee Walker
- What years did Gee Walker play?
- Gee Walker played in Major League Baseball from 1931 to 1945.
- Was Gee Walker a pitcher?
- No. Gee Walker was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Gee Walker hit?
- Gee Walker hit 124 career home runs with 1991 hits.
- What was Gee Walker's career batting average?
- Gee Walker batted .294 over his career, with 1,991 hits in 6,771 at bats.
- How many RBI did Gee Walker have?
- Gee Walker drove in 997 runs in his career.
- Is Gee Walker in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Gee Walker has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.