Norm Wallen
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1945)
Norm Wallen was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 1945 for the Boston Braves. In 4 career games, he hit .133 with 2 hits and 1 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 175 lb
- Died
- 6/20/1994 in Milwaukee, WI, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1945-04-20
- Last Game
- 1945-04-24
Full name: Norman Edward Wallen
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .133 | .188 | .267 | .454 | 0 |
Career AVG .133 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 48.9% below league average.
Career OBP .188 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 43.0% below league average.
Career SLG .267 vs. league average .355 across their career seasons — 24.9% below league average.
Career OPS .454 vs. league average .684 across their career seasons — 33.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | BSN | NL | 4 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .133 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 4 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .133 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .333 |
| Away | 3 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .083 |
Last 4 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945-04-24 | BSN | BRO | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-04-22 | BSN | PHI | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1945-04-22 | BSN | PHI | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-04-20 | BSN | PHI | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 4 |
Norm Wallen: the record in brief
According to the bio, Norm Wallen debuted on April 20, 1945 and played a final game on April 24, 1945. Wallen's only club in the season tables is the Boston Braves. Listed as a third baseman, Wallen threw and hit right-handed. Wallen is listed at 5'11" and 175 pounds. The birth record reads February 13, 1918, in Milwaukee, WI, USA. Wallen's death is recorded on June 20, 1994, in Milwaukee, WI, USA. Norm Wallen was the playing name; the full given name is Norman Edward.
The batting record for Wallen: 4 games, 2 hits in 15 at bats, and a .133 average; the totals also include 1 runs batted in. Measured against the leagues Wallen played in, the .133 career average compares with a .261 league average over the same seasons, 48.9% below the league. By OPS the gap is 33.6% below league average (.454 against .684). Only one season appears, 1945 for the Boston Braves, when Wallen played 4 games and went 2 for 15.
Every defensive appearance on record for Wallen, 4 games, came at third base.
Frequently Asked Questions about Norm Wallen
- Was Norm Wallen a pitcher?
- No. Norm Wallen was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Norm Wallen hit?
- Norm Wallen hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What teams did Norm Wallen play for?
- Norm Wallen played for one team, the Boston Braves (1945).
- What were Norm Wallen's career stats?
- In 4 games, Norm Wallen had 2 hits, 1 RBI, and 1 runs, with a .133 batting average.
- What position did Norm Wallen play?
- Norm Wallen played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Norm Wallen and how much did he weigh?
- Norm Wallen was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 175 pounds.
- What was Norm Wallen's career batting average?
- Norm Wallen batted .133 over his career, with 2 hits in 15 at bats.
- How many RBI did Norm Wallen have?
- Norm Wallen drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Norm Wallen in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Norm Wallen has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.