Jerome Walton
Born: 7/8/1965 in Newnan, GA, USA
MLB Debut: 1989-04-04 | Final Game: 1998-05-06
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Jerome O'Terrell Walton
Biography
Jerome Walton was born in 1965 and made a notable impact in Major League Baseball during his career from 1989 to 1998. Primarily a position player, Walton played in 598 games and recorded 423 hits, achieving a batting average of .269. His ability to contribute both offensively and defensively was highlighted by his 25 home runs and 132 RBIs, alongside his speed on the base paths, where he successfully stole 58 bases. Walton's blend of hitting prowess and agility made him a valuable asset to his teams.
Walton's career was marked by significant recognition, as he earned the title of Rookie of the Year and was also honored as the TSN Rookie Player of the Year. His achievements came during a transitional period in baseball, as the game began to embrace a more dynamic style of play, featuring speed and athleticism. Walton's contributions left a lasting impression in the league, exemplifying the qualities that aspiring players sought to emulate during the late 1980s and 1990s.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 598 | 1573 | 241 | 423 | 77 | 8 | 25 | 132 | 58 | 138 | 280 | 0.269 | 0.333 | 0.376 | 0.708 | -227.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | CHC | NL | 116 | 475 | 64 | 139 | 23 | 3 | 5 | 46 | 24 | 27 | 77 | 0.293 | 291.6 |
| 1990 | CHC | NL | 101 | 392 | 63 | 103 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 14 | 50 | 70 | 0.263 | -127.2 |
| 1991 | CHC | NL | 123 | 270 | 42 | 59 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 7 | 19 | 55 | 0.219 | -809.7 |
| 1992 | CHC | NL | 30 | 55 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 0.127 | -307.3 |
| 1993 | LAA | AL | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | CIN | NL | 46 | 68 | 10 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 0.309 | -3.4 |
| 1995 | CIN | NL | 102 | 162 | 32 | 47 | 12 | 1 | 8 | 22 | 10 | 17 | 25 | 0.290 | 566.9 |
| 1996 | ATL | NL | 37 | 47 | 9 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 0.340 | 131.8 |
| 1997 | BAL | AL | 26 | 68 | 8 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0.294 | 29.4 |
| 1998 | TBR | AL | 12 | 34 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0.324 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 36 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 0.222 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | ALCS | BAL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1997 | ALDS2 | BAL | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 |
| 1995 | NLDS2 | CIN | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 1995 | NLCS | CIN | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 |
| 1989 | NLCS | CHN | 5 | 22 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0.364 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 15 | 5 | 61 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| OF | 509 | 350 | 947 | 12 | 16 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | CHN | OF | 115 | 114 | 289 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990 | CHN | OF | 98 | 97 | 247 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| 1991 | CHN | OF | 101 | 59 | 170 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 1992 | CHN | OF | 24 | 16 | 34 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | CAL | OF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | CIN | 1B | 7 | 3 | 35 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1994 | CIN | OF | 26 | 6 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | CIN | 1B | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | CIN | OF | 89 | 32 | 107 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | ATL | OF | 28 | 7 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | BAL | 1B | 5 | 2 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | BAL | OF | 19 | 13 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | TBA | OF | 8 | 5 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 15 |
| Left Field | 111 |
| Center Field | 372 |
| Right Field | 36 |
| Designated Hitter | 9 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Rookie of the Year | |
| 1989 | TSN Rookie Player of the Year |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | BAL | AL | $385,000 |
| 1996 | ATL | NL | $500,000 |
| 1995 | CIN | NL | $500,000 |
| 1994 | CIN | NL | $350,000 |
| 1993 | CAL | AL | $250,000 |
| 1992 | CHN | NL | $525,000 |
| 1991 | CHN | NL | $210,000 |
| 1990 | CHN | NL | $185,000 |
| 1989 | CHN | NL | $68,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $2,973,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise-Ozark Community College | Enterprise | AL | 1985, 1986 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 13th | 14.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1989 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 1st | 116.0 | 120 | 22 |