Tom Walker
Born: 11/7/1948 in Tampa, FL, USA
Died: 10/23/2023 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1972-04-23 | Final Game: 1977-07-23
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 188 lbs
Full name: Robert Thomas Walker
Biography
Tom Walker, born in 1948, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1972 until his retirement in 1977. Over the course of his time in Major League Baseball, Walker compiled a win-loss record of 18-23 and achieved an earned run average (ERA) of 3.87. Known for his competitive spirit on the mound, he struck out 262 batters and recorded 11 saves throughout his career.
Walker played during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the rise of power hitters and evolving pitching strategies. His ability to manage games and contribute out of the bullpen showcased his versatility as a pitcher. While not achieving superstar status, Walker's contributions to his teams were marked by a solid performance that reflected the grit and determination of pitchers of his time. His career remains a testament to the hard work and dedication that defined many players of the 1970s, an era that laid the groundwork for the modern game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 23 | 191 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 414.0 | 418 | 178 | 40 | 142 | 262 | 3.87 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | WSN | NL | 2 | 2 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 74.7 | 71 | 24 | 22 | 42 | 2.89 | - |
| 1973 | WSN | NL | 7 | 5 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 91.7 | 95 | 37 | 42 | 68 | 3.63 | - |
| 1974 | WSN | NL | 4 | 5 | 33 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 91.7 | 96 | 39 | 28 | 70 | 3.83 | - |
| 1975 | DET | AL | 3 | 8 | 36 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 115.3 | 116 | 57 | 40 | 60 | 4.45 | -2390.7 |
| 1976 | STL | NL | 1 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19.7 | 22 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 4.12 | - |
| 1977 | LAA | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9.00 | - |
| 1977 | WSN | NL | 1 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.0 | 15 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 4.74 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 191 | 33 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0.152 | 0.200 | 0.182 | 0.382 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | WSN | NL | 46 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1973 | WSN | NL | 54 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1974 | WSN | NL | 33 | 16 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.188 | 0.0 |
| 1975 | DET | AL | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1976 | STL | NL | 10 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | LAA | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | WSN | NL | 11 | 2 | 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 | 191 | 17 | 21 | 45 | 6 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | MON | P | 46 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 1 |
| 1973 | MON | P | 54 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | MON | P | 33 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 1975 | DET | P | 36 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 0 |
| 1976 | SLN | P | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | CAL | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | MON | P | 11 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 191 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brevard Community College | Cocoa | FL | 1967, 1968 |