Mysterious Walker
Born: 3/21/1884 in Utica, NE, USA
Died: 2/1/1958 in Oak Park, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1910-06-28 | Final Game: 1915-09-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Frederick Mitchell Walker
Biography
Mysterious Walker, born in 1884, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1910 to 1915. He played in an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented style of play, which influenced the dynamics of pitching and hitting during his time. Walker's professional record stood at 7 wins and 23 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.0, reflecting the challenges he faced on the mound in an increasingly competitive league.
Throughout his career, Walker demonstrated a capacity for strikeouts, accumulating a total of 143, which showcased his ability to overpower hitters despite his overall record. Additionally, he recorded one save, highlighting his capability to contribute in high-pressure situations. Although his win-loss record may not capture the full scope of his contributions to his teams, Walker's presence on the field during the early 20th century added to the rich tapestry of baseball history as it evolved through significant changes in gameplay and strategy.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 23 | 61 | 36 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 297.3 | 306 | 132 | 9 | 136 | 143 | 4.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3.00 | 0.0 |
| 1912 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 1913 | BRO | NL | 1 | 3 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 58.3 | 44 | 23 | 35 | 35 | 3.55 | -1504.7 |
| 1914 | PTF | FL | 4 | 16 | 35 | 21 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 169.3 | 197 | 81 | 74 | 79 | 4.31 | -838.8 |
| 1915 | BRF | FL | 2 | 4 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 65.7 | 61 | 27 | 22 | 28 | 3.70 | -423.1 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | 99 | 5 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 28 | 0.152 | 0.215 | 0.192 | 0.407 | -404.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | CIN | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1912 | CLE | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1913 | BRO | NL | 11 | 18 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1914 | PTF | FL | 36 | 53 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 21 | 0.113 | -404.8 |
| 1915 | BRF | FL | 13 | 27 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 61 | 0 | 12 | 117 | 8 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | CIN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912 | CLE | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913 | BRO | P | 11 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914 | PTF | P | 35 | 0 | 10 | 64 | 7 | 3 |
| 1914 | PTF | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915 | BRF | P | 13 | 0 | 1 | 28 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 61 |
| Center Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Chicago | Chicago | IL | 1904, 1905, 1906, 1907 |