Reggie Walton
Born: 10/24/1952 in Kansas City, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1980-06-13 | Final Game: 1982-06-06
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Reginald Sherard Walton
Biography
Reggie Walton, born in 1952, had a brief but memorable career in Major League Baseball, spanning from 1980 to 1982. Primarily recognized as a position player, Walton's time in the majors was marked by his versatility and solid performance during a period of transition in baseball, as the sport began to embrace a more diverse array of playing styles and strategies. Over the course of 56 games, he compiled a batting average of .250, along with 26 hits, 2 home runs, and 9 RBIs, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively to his teams.
Walton's career unfolded during a time when the game was evolving, with players increasingly focusing on speed and power. He added a dimension to his game with 2 stolen bases, illustrating his agility on the base paths. Although his major league tenure was relatively short, Reggie Walton's contributions to the teams he played for reflected the competitive spirit of the early 1980s in baseball, making him a noteworthy figure in the annals of the sport.
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 | 0.250 | 0.295 | 0.375 | 0.670 | 2.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | SEA | AL | 31 | 83 | 8 | 23 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 0.277 | 2.5 |
| 1981 | SEA | AL | 12 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | PIT | NL | 13 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 23 | 12 | 26 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | SEA | OF | 17 | 11 | 26 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1981 | SEA | OF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | PIT | OF | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 11 |
| Right Field | 12 |
| Designated Hitter | 13 |