Augie Walsh
Born: 8/17/1904 in Wilmington, DE, USA
Died: 11/12/1985 in San Rafael, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1927-10-02 | Final Game: 1928-09-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: August Sothley Walsh
Biography
Augie Walsh was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1904, who played in Major League Baseball during the late 1920s. His career spanned from 1927 until his final game on September 27, 1928. Walsh made his mark in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era into a time when offensive production began to rise significantly. Over his brief tenure in the major leagues, he compiled a record of 4 wins and 10 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 6.05.
Throughout his career, Walsh demonstrated his ability to strike out batters, achieving a total of 38 strikeouts and securing 2 saves. While his time in the majors was relatively short, Walsh's contributions on the mound were part of the evolving game that would soon see the emergence of more dynamic pitching styles and offensive strategies. His career serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during a time of significant change in the sport.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 15.00 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching
| Season | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 15.00 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 10 | 39 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 132.3 | 172 | 89 | 16 | 45 | 38 | 6.05 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | PHI | NL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 4.50 | -1102.9 |
| 1928 | PHI | NL | 4 | 9 | 38 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 122.3 | 160 | 84 | 40 | 38 | 6.18 | -2373.7 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 43 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.256 | 0.256 | 0.372 | 0.628 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | PHI | NL | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1928 | PHI | NL | 39 | 39 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.256 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 39 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 0 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | PHI | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1928 | PHI | P | 38 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 39 |