P. J. Walters
Born: 3/12/1985 in Dothan, AL, USA
MLB Debut: 2009-04-17 | Final Game: 2013-07-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 215 lbs
Full name: Phillip DeWayne Walters
Biography
P. J. Walters was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2009 to 2013. Born in 1985, Walters made his mark primarily with the St. Louis Cardinals and later with the Minnesota Twins. He was known for his competitive spirit and versatility on the mound, often being called upon in various situations to provide relief or start games. Throughout his career, he finished with a record of 6-10 and an earned run average (ERA) of 6.28, striking out 104 batters over his tenure in the majors.
Walters' career unfolded during a period characterized by evolving pitching strategies and an increasing emphasis on player specialization. Despite facing challenges in consistently securing wins, he demonstrated resilience and adaptability, traits that are often celebrated in the world of baseball. While he did not record any saves, his contributions as a reliable option in the pitching rotation highlighted his ability to perform under pressure. Though his time in the majors was brief, Walters remains a part of baseball history, reflecting the journey of many players striving for success in the competitive landscape of professional sports.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 10 | 40 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 152.0 | 178 | 106 | 29 | 62 | 104 | 6.28 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | STL | NL | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.0 | 21 | 17 | 9 | 14 | 9.56 | - |
| 2010 | STL | NL | 2 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.0 | 32 | 20 | 10 | 22 | 6.00 | - |
| 2011 | STL | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 9.00 | - |
| 2011 | TOR | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | MIN | AL | 2 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 61.7 | 71 | 39 | 22 | 42 | 5.69 | -2285.4 |
| 2013 | MIN | AL | 2 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.3 | 51 | 26 | 18 | 22 | 5.95 | -1155.3 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.000 | 0.091 | 0.000 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | STL | NL | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | STL | NL | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | STL | NL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | TOR | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | MIN | AL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | MIN | AL | 8 | 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 | 40 | 24 | 12 | 15 | 1 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | SLN | P | 8 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | SLN | P | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | SLN | P | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | TOR | P | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | MIN | P | 12 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 | MIN | P | 8 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 40 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Alabama | Mobile | AL | 2004, 2005, 2006 |