Gene Walter
Born: 11/22/1960 in Chicago, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1985-08-09 | Final Game: 1988-09-30
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Gene Winston Walter
Biography
Gene Walter, born in 1960, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1985 to 1988. Known for his versatility on the mound, Walter played a significant role during a transformative era in Major League Baseball that witnessed a shift toward more specialized pitching roles. Over his four-year career, he compiled a record of 4-7 and maintained a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 3.74, showcasing his ability to limit scoring opportunities for opposing teams.
Walter struck out a total of 140 batters and registered 4 saves, demonstrating his effectiveness in high-pressure situations. His contributions to the teams he played for reflected the evolving strategies of the late 1980s, where pitchers were often called upon for specific matchups and late-game scenarios. While his career may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, Walter's presence on the mound and his statistical achievements mark him as a notable figure in the landscape of baseball during that period.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 7 | 128 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 182.7 | 161 | 76 | 8 | 96 | 140 | 3.74 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | SDP | NL | 0 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22.0 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 18 | 2.05 | - |
| 1986 | SDP | NL | 2 | 2 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 98.0 | 89 | 42 | 49 | 84 | 3.86 | - |
| 1987 | NYN | NL | 1 | 2 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.7 | 18 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 3.20 | -126.1 |
| 1988 | NYN | NL | 0 | 1 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.7 | 21 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 3.78 | 277.9 |
| 1988 | SEA | AL | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26.3 | 21 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 5.13 | 10.1 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 128 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0.167 | 0.333 | 0.250 | 0.583 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | SDP | NL | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | SDP | NL | 57 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | NYN | NL | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | NYN | NL | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | SEA | AL | 16 | 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 | 128 | 0 | 13 | 26 | 2 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | SDN | P | 15 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | SDN | P | 57 | 0 | 8 | 17 | 1 | 1 |
| 1987 | NYN | P | 21 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1988 | NYN | P | 19 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | SEA | P | 16 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 128 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | SEA | AL | $120,000 |
| 1988 | NYN | NL | $111,600 |
| 1986 | SDN | NL | $70,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $301,600 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Kentucky University | Richmond | KY | 1981, 1982 |