Harry Walker, baseball player, 1940-1955

Harry Walker

Born: 9/22/1918 in Pascagoula, MS, USA

Died: 8/8/1999 in Birmingham, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1940-09-25 | Final Game: 1955-08-19

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Harry William Walker

Biography

Harry Walker, born in 1918, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball who showcased his talents from 1940 until 1955. With a career spanning over 15 seasons, Walker played in a total of 807 games, during which he recorded 786 hits and maintained an impressive batting average of .296. Known for his keen eye at the plate and ability to make contact, he also contributed with 214 RBIs and hit 10 home runs throughout his career. A notable base runner, Walker successfully stole 42 bases, exemplifying his speed and agility on the field. Walker was selected as an All-Star twice during his career, underscoring his status as one of the more respected players of his era. He played in a time marked by fierce competition and the transition of baseball into a more dynamic sport post-World War II. His contributions to the game extended beyond mere statistics; Walker was known for his professional approach and leadership qualities, which helped shape the teams he played for. His legacy remains a testament to the skill and dedication that characterized the golden age of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
807 2651 385 786 126 37 10 214 42 245 175 0.296 0.358 0.383 0.741 3048.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
13 36 3 10 3 0 0 6 4 5 0.278

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1946 WS SLN 7 17 3 7 2 0 0 6 4 2 0.412
1943 WS SLN 5 18 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 2 0.167
1942 WS SLN 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 20 0 118 6 1 9
2B 3 0 2 0 1 0
3B 1 0 0 1 0 0
OF 691 1 1592 68 55 11

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 20
Second Base 3
Third Base 1
Left Field 108
Center Field 531
Right Field 62

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1947 Most Valuable Player NL 9th 45.0 336 0
1946 Most Valuable Player NL 22th 9.0 336 0