Pete Walker
Born: 4/8/1969 in Beverly, MA, USA
MLB Debut: 1995-06-07 | Final Game: 2006-07-07
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Peter Brian Walker
Biography
Pete Walker, born in 1969, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1995 to 2007. Known for his versatility on the mound, Walker played in a pivotal era of Major League Baseball characterized by a shift towards more specialized pitching roles. Throughout his career, he compiled a record of 20 wins and 14 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.48, showcasing his ability to compete at a high level during a time when offensive production was on the rise.
Walker struck out 191 batters and recorded 4 saves, reflecting his capability as both a starter and a reliever. His playing style combined a strategic approach with a strong work ethic, allowing him to adapt to various roles within the pitching staff. Although his career may not have featured the accolades of some of his contemporaries, Walker's contributions to his teams and his reliability on the mound secured his place in baseball history as a key figure during a transformative period in the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 14 | 144 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 339.3 | 362 | 169 | 48 | 133 | 191 | 4.48 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | NYN | NL | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.7 | 24 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 4.58 | -506.6 |
| 1996 | SDP | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0.00 | - |
| 2000 | COL | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.7 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 17.36 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | NYN | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2.70 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | NYN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | TOR | AL | 10 | 5 | 37 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 139.3 | 143 | 67 | 51 | 80 | 4.33 | -1353.7 |
| 2003 | TOR | AL | 2 | 2 | 23 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 55.3 | 59 | 30 | 24 | 29 | 4.88 | -2207.2 |
| 2005 | TOR | AL | 6 | 6 | 41 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 84.0 | 81 | 33 | 33 | 43 | 3.54 | -1074.3 |
| 2006 | TOR | AL | 1 | 1 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 30.0 | 37 | 18 | 13 | 27 | 5.40 | -216.3 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 144 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | NYN | NL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | SDP | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | COL | NL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | NYN | NL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | NYN | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | TOR | AL | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | TOR | AL | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | TOR | AL | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | TOR | AL | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 144 | 31 | 24 | 51 | 5 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | NYN | P | 13 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | SDN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | COL | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | NYN | P | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | NYN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | TOR | P | 37 | 20 | 11 | 22 | 2 | 3 |
| 2003 | TOR | P | 23 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | TOR | P | 41 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | TOR | P | 23 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 144 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | TOR | AL | $650,000 |
| 2005 | TOR | AL | $400,000 |
| 2003 | TOR | AL | $425,000 |
| 1995 | NYN | NL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,584,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Connecticut at Avery Point | Groton | CT | 1988 |
| University of Connecticut | Storrs | CT | 1989, 1990 |