Reggie Walton, baseball player, 1980-1982

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

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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

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 0.670 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — 5.3% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

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 0.277 .264 (+5%) .326 (-6%) .387 (+9%) .714 (+2%) 2.5
1981 SEA AL 12 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 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