Zach Walters
Born: 9/5/1989 in Cheyenne, WY, USA
MLB Debut: 2013-09-06 | Final Game: 2016-07-20
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Zachary Butler Walters
Biography
Zach Walters, born in 1989, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2013 to 2016. He made his debut with the Washington Nationals and later played for the Cleveland Indians. Over the course of his career, Walters appeared in 85 games, where he recorded 30 hits and hit 10 home runs, contributing 21 RBIs to his teams. Despite finishing with a batting average of .176, his power potential was evident, particularly in his ability to hit home runs during his limited playing time.
Walters was known for his versatility on the field, playing multiple infield positions, which added value to his teams during his tenure in a competitive era of baseball. He played during a time when teams increasingly sought players who could provide both defensive flexibility and offensive power, and while he faced challenges at the plate, his home run output highlighted his ability to impact games in crucial moments. Although his career was relatively brief, Walters left an impression as a player who exemplified the grit and determination required to make it in the major leagues.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 | 170 | 18 | 30 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 21 | 0 | 10 | 65 | 0.176 | 0.227 | 0.382 | 0.609 | -123.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | WAS | NL | 8 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.375 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | CLE | AL | 30 | 88 | 9 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 0 | 5 | 32 | 0.170 | -123.6 |
| 2014 | WAS | NL | 32 | 39 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 0.205 | -123.6 |
| 2015 | CLE | AL | 12 | 30 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0.133 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | LAD | NL | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2B | 7 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 0 | 4 |
| 3B | 7 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| OF | 12 | 7 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| SS | 7 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | WAS | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | WAS | SS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | CLE | 2B | 4 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 3 |
| 2014 | CLE | OF | 6 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | WAS | 2B | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | WAS | 3B | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | WAS | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | WAS | OF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | CLE | 2B | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | CLE | 3B | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | CLE | SS | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | CLE | OF | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | LAN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | LAN | OF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 7 |
| Third Base | 7 |
| Shortstop | 7 |
| Left Field | 10 |
| Right Field | 4 |
| Designated Hitter | 20 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | CLE | AL | $509,600 |
| Total Career Earnings | $509,600 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of San Diego | San Diego | CA | 2008, 2009, 2010 |