Reggie Walton
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1980-1982)
Reggie Walton was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1982 for the Seattle Mariners and the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 3 seasons. In 56 career games, he hit .250 with 26 hits, 2 home runs, and 9 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 2.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1980-06-13
- Last Game
- 1982-06-06
Full name: Reginald Sherard Walton
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | 104 | 10 | 26 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 13 | .250 | .295 | .375 | .670 | 2 |
Career AVG .250 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .295 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 9.0% below league average.
Career SLG .375 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .670 vs. league average .707 across their career seasons — 5.3% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | SEA | AL | 31 | 83 | 8 | 23 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 10 | .277 | .264 (+5%) | .326 (-6%) | .387 (+9%) | .714 (+2%) | 2.5 |
| 1981 | SEA | AL | 12 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1982 | PIT | NL | 13 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 56 | 104 | 10 | 26 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 13 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 2 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (56 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 25 | 35 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 5 | .257 |
| Away | 31 | 69 | 6 | 17 | 1 | 4 | .246 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-06-06 | PIT | SDP | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-06-04 | PIT | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-06-02 | PIT | LAD | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-05-31 | PIT | LAD | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-05-30 | PIT | SFG | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-05-28 | PIT | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-05-26 | PIT | LAD | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-05-25 | PIT | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982-05-22 | PIT | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-05-21 | PIT | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 11 |
| Right Field | 12 |
| Designated Hitter | 13 |
Reggie Walton: the record in brief
Reggie Walton's major league career runs from a debut on June 13, 1980 to a final game on June 6, 1982. The season rows list, in order, the Seattle Mariners (1980 to 1981) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1982). The bio lists Walton as an outfielder who both batted and threw right-handed. Walton is listed at 6 feet, 3 inches and 205 pounds. Walton was born on October 24, 1952, in Kansas City, MO, USA. Reggie Walton was the playing name; the full given name is Reginald Sherard.
In 56 games and 104 at bats, Walton batted .250 with 26 hits, plus 2 homers and 9 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .295 clip and slugging .375, Walton finished with a .670 OPS. Against a .261 league average for those years, Walton's .250 average was near the norm. The highest hit total in a season was 23, in 1980. In 1980, a season of regular play, Walton hit .277 while the league hit .264.
Frequently Asked Questions about Reggie Walton
- What years did Reggie Walton play?
- Reggie Walton played in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1982.
- Was Reggie Walton a pitcher?
- No. Reggie Walton was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Reggie Walton hit?
- Reggie Walton hit 2 career home runs with 26 hits.
- What teams did Reggie Walton play for?
- Reggie Walton played for 2 teams: the Seattle Mariners (1980–1981) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1982).
- What were Reggie Walton's career stats?
- In 56 games, Reggie Walton had 26 hits, 2 home runs, 9 RBI, 10 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .250 batting average.
- What position did Reggie Walton play?
- Reggie Walton played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Reggie Walton and how much did he weigh?
- Reggie Walton was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 205 pounds.
- How many home runs did Reggie Walton hit each season?
- Reggie Walton's home runs by season: 2 in 1980, 0 in 1981, and 0 in 1982. His most in one season was 2, in 1980.
- What was Reggie Walton's career batting average?
- Reggie Walton batted .250 over his career, with 26 hits in 104 at bats.
- How many RBI did Reggie Walton have?
- Reggie Walton drove in 9 runs in his career.
- Is Reggie Walton in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Reggie Walton has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.