Rube Walker
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1948-1958)
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 175 lb
- Died
- 12/12/1992 in Morganton, NC, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1948-04-20
- Last Game
- 1958-06-15
Full name: Albert Bluford Walker
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 608 | 1,585 | 114 | 360 | 69 | 3 | 35 | 192 | 3 | 150 | 213 | .227 | .294 | .341 | .635 | -3,277 |
Career AVG .227 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 12.8% below league average.
Career OBP .294 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 12.0% below league average.
Career SLG .341 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 12.5% below league average.
Career OPS .635 vs. league average .723 across their career seasons — 12.3% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | CHN | NL | 79 | 171 | 17 | 47 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 26 | 0 | 24 | 17 | .275 | .263 (+4%) | .340 (+9%) | .379 (+8%) | .719 (+8%) | 317.9 |
| 1949 | CHN | NL | 56 | 172 | 11 | 42 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 22 | 0 | 9 | 18 | .244 | .262 (-7%) | .343 (-18%) | .384 (-14%) | .727 (-16%) | -473.0 |
| 1950 | CHN | NL | 74 | 213 | 19 | 49 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 16 | 0 | 18 | 34 | .230 | .265 (-14%) | .346 (-16%) | .401 (-11%) | .747 (-14%) | -511.8 |
| 1951 | CHN | NL | 37 | 107 | 9 | 25 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 13 | .234 | .260 (-10%) | .336 (-8%) | .385 (-15%) | .721 (-12%) | -192.9 |
| 1951 | BRO | NL | 36 | 74 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 14 | .243 | .260 (-7%) | .336 (-11%) | .385 (-2%) | .721 (-6%) | -192.9 |
| 1952 | BRO | NL | 46 | 139 | 9 | 36 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 0 | 8 | 17 | .259 | .252 (+3%) | .326 (-7%) | .369 (-9%) | .696 (-8%) | -183.9 |
| 1953 | BRO | NL | 43 | 95 | 5 | 23 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 11 | .242 | .264 (-8%) | .335 (-10%) | .397 (+1%) | .733 (-4%) | -84.9 |
| 1954 | BRO | NL | 50 | 155 | 12 | 28 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 23 | 0 | 24 | 17 | .181 | .261 (-31%) | .333 (-13%) | .390 (-17%) | .723 (-15%) | -369.5 |
| 1955 | BRO | NL | 48 | 103 | 6 | 26 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 11 | .252 | .258 (-2%) | .332 (+3%) | .393 (-9%) | .726 (-3%) | -42.6 |
| 1956 | BRO | NL | 54 | 146 | 5 | 31 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 20 | 0 | 7 | 18 | .212 | .258 (-18%) | .331 (-26%) | .397 (-17%) | .728 (-21%) | -551.2 |
| 1957 | BRO | NL | 60 | 166 | 12 | 30 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 2 | 15 | 33 | .181 | .257 (-30%) | .323 (-25%) | .391 (-32%) | .715 (-29%) | -799.6 |
| 1958 | LAN | NL | 25 | 44 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 10 | .114 | — | — | — | — | -299.6 |
| Career · 12 seasons | 608 | 1,585 | 114 | 360 | 69 | 3 | 35 | 192 | 3 | 150 | 213 | .227 | — | — | — | — | -3,384 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (606 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 304 | 771 | 54 | 167 | 13 | 83 | .217 |
| Away | 302 | 805 | 59 | 189 | 21 | 107 | .235 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958-06-15 | LAD | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958-06-14 | LAD | PIT | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958-06-13 | LAD | PIT | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1958-06-06 | LAD | ATL | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958-06-04 | LAD | CIN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958-05-31 | LAD | CHC | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958-05-30 | LAD | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958-05-28 | LAD | PIT | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958-05-23 | LAD | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958-05-18 | LAD | STL | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 466 | 164 | 1976 | 204 | 39 | 32 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | CHN | C | 44 | 0 | 178 | 22 | 4 | 3 |
| 1949 | CHN | C | 43 | 0 | 166 | 23 | 7 | 2 |
| 1950 | CHN | C | 62 | 0 | 240 | 34 | 7 | 6 |
| 1951 | CHN | C | 31 | 0 | 111 | 15 | 4 | 2 |
| 1951 | BRO | C | 23 | 0 | 62 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| 1952 | BRO | C | 40 | 0 | 217 | 16 | 3 | 2 |
| 1953 | BRO | C | 28 | 0 | 120 | 12 | 3 | 2 |
| 1954 | BRO | C | 47 | 46 | 259 | 19 | 1 | 4 |
| 1955 | BRO | C | 35 | 27 | 147 | 10 | 2 | 3 |
| 1956 | BRO | C | 43 | 37 | 184 | 20 | 3 | 4 |
| 1957 | BRO | C | 50 | 42 | 230 | 20 | 2 | 3 |
| 1958 | LAN | C | 20 | 12 | 62 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 465 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Rube Walker (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rube Walker
- What years did Rube Walker play?
- Rube Walker played in Major League Baseball from 1948 to 1958.
- Was Rube Walker a pitcher?
- No. Rube Walker was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Rube Walker hit?
- Rube Walker hit 35 career home runs with 360 hits.