Ken Walters
Born: 11/11/1933 in Fresno, CA, USA
Died: 1/26/2010 in San Ramon, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1960-04-12 | Final Game: 1963-09-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Kenneth Rogers Walters
Biography
Ken Walters was a professional baseball player born in 1933, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 1960s. He played primarily as a position player from April 12, 1960, until September 29, 1963. Over the course of his career, Walters appeared in 259 games, where he showcased his skills as an agile athlete and a versatile contributor to his teams.
Walters finished his career with 157 hits, 11 home runs, and 58 RBIs, achieving a batting average of .231. He also demonstrated his speed on the basepaths, recording 6 stolen bases. Although he played during a time when the game was evolving, with the onset of more power-oriented play, Walters' contributions were significant in the context of his era. His dedication and performance on the field left a lasting impact on the teams he represented during his time in the league.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 259 | 681 | 71 | 157 | 20 | 2 | 11 | 58 | 6 | 25 | 89 | 0.231 | 0.259 | 0.314 | 0.573 | -2626.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | PHI | NL | 124 | 426 | 42 | 102 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 37 | 4 | 16 | 50 | 0.239 | -1548.5 |
| 1961 | PHI | NL | 86 | 180 | 23 | 41 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 2 | 5 | 25 | 0.228 | -738.1 |
| 1963 | CIN | NL | 49 | 75 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 0.187 | -339.6 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 6 | 4 | 31 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 196 | 155 | 309 | 21 | 7 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | PHI | OF | 119 | 106 | 220 | 17 | 3 | 4 |
| 1961 | PHI | 1B | 5 | 3 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 1961 | PHI | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961 | PHI | OF | 56 | 38 | 73 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1963 | CIN | 1B | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963 | CIN | OF | 21 | 11 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 7 |
| Left Field | 16 |
| Center Field | 7 |
| Right Field | 180 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Valley College | Los Angeles | CA | 1951 |