Welday Walker
Born: 7/27/1860 in Steubenville, OH, USA
Died: 11/23/1937 in Steubenville, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1884-07-15 | Final Game: 1884-08-06
Full name: Welday Wilberforce Walker
Biography
Welday Walker, born in 1860, was a professional baseball player who played in the late 19th century. His career, albeit brief, spanned from July 15 to August 6, 1884, during an era when baseball was evolving rapidly, transitioning from its early days into a more organized and competitive sport. Walker's tenure in Major League Baseball was marked by his participation in just five games, during which he recorded four hits and achieved a batting average of .222.
Although he did not hit any home runs and had two runs batted in (RBIs), Walker's presence on the field contributed to the burgeoning landscape of professional baseball. He did not steal any bases, reflecting a playing style typical of the era, where speed and strategic base running were just beginning to gain prominence. While Walker's career may not have established him as a household name in baseball history, his involvement in the game during its formative years underscores the diverse tapestry of players who have contributed to the sport's rich heritage.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 18 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.222 | 0.222 | 0.278 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | TL1 | AA | 5 | 18 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | TL1 | OF | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 4 |
| Center Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor | MI | 1883, 1884 |