Max West
Born: 7/14/1904 in Sunset, TX, USA
Died: 4/25/1971 in Houston, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1928-09-18 | Final Game: 1929-10-05
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Walter Maxwell West
Biography
Max West was a professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues during the late 1920s. Born in 1904, West's career spanned from September 18, 1928, to October 5, 1929. He appeared in 12 games, during which he showcased his hitting ability by accumulating 8 hits and achieving a batting average of .276. Despite not recording any home runs or stolen bases, he contributed 2 runs batted in, demonstrating his capability as a valuable position player during his brief time in the league.
West played in an era marked by significant transition in baseball, as the sport was moving away from the deadball era towards a more offensive style of play. While his Major League career was relatively short, West's performance in those 12 games left an impression on the teams he played for. His contributions, though modest in terms of statistics, reflected the competitive spirit and talent that characterized players of his time.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.0 | 8.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.333 | 0.625 | 0.958 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | 9.0 | 8.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.333 | 0.625 | 0.958 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 29 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0.276 | 0.382 | 0.414 | 0.796 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | BRO | NL | 7 | 21 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
| 1929 | BRO | NL | 5 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 8 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | BRO | OF | 6 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 1929 | BRO | OF | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 2 |
| Center Field | 5 |
| Right Field | 1 |