Ken Walters, baseball player, 1960-1963

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

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

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