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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | STL | NL | 7 | 27 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.185 | 0.0 |
| 1941 | STL | NL | 7 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.267 | 0.0 |
| 1942 | STL | NL | 74 | 191 | 38 | 60 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 11 | 14 | 0.314 | 342.0 |
| 1943 | STL | NL | 148 | 564 | 76 | 166 | 28 | 6 | 2 | 53 | 5 | 40 | 24 | 0.294 | 695.8 |
| 1946 | STL | NL | 112 | 346 | 53 | 82 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 27 | 12 | 30 | 29 | 0.237 | -540.0 |
| 1947 | PHI | NL | 130 | 488 | 79 | 181 | 28 | 16 | 1 | 41 | 13 | 59 | 37 | 0.371 | 3203.1 |
| 1947 | STL | NL | 10 | 25 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0.200 | 3203.1 |
| 1948 | PHI | NL | 112 | 332 | 34 | 97 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 23 | 4 | 33 | 30 | 0.292 | -36.3 |
| 1949 | CHC | NL | 42 | 159 | 20 | 42 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 2 | 11 | 6 | 0.264 | -262.6 |
| 1949 | CIN | NL | 86 | 314 | 53 | 100 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 23 | 4 | 34 | 17 | 0.318 | -262.6 |
| 1950 | STL | NL | 60 | 150 | 17 | 31 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 18 | 12 | 0.207 | -776.3 |
| 1951 | STL | NL | 8 | 26 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.308 | 0.0 |
| 1955 | STL | NL | 11 | 14 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.357 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | SLN | OF | 7 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941 | SLN | OF | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1942 | SLN | 2B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942 | SLN | OF | 56 | 0 | 115 | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| 1943 | SLN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1943 | SLN | OF | 144 | 0 | 321 | 14 | 12 | 4 |
| 1946 | SLN | 1B | 8 | 0 | 58 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| 1946 | SLN | OF | 92 | 0 | 215 | 11 | 6 | 2 |
| 1947 | PHI | 1B | 4 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1947 | PHI | OF | 127 | 0 | 350 | 15 | 13 | 2 |
| 1947 | SLN | OF | 10 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1948 | PHI | 1B | 4 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1948 | PHI | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948 | PHI | OF | 81 | 0 | 198 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| 1949 | CHN | OF | 39 | 0 | 69 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| 1949 | CIN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949 | CIN | OF | 77 | 0 | 177 | 7 | 7 | 1 |
| 1950 | SLN | 1B | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1950 | SLN | OF | 46 | 0 | 92 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1951 | SLN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1951 | SLN | OF | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1955 | SLN | OF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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 |