Walt Williams, baseball player, 1964-1975

Walt Williams

Born: 12/19/1943 in Brownwood, TX, USA

Died: 1/23/2016 in Abilene, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1964-04-21 | Final Game: 1975-09-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Walter Allen Williams

Biography

Walt Williams, born in 1943, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1964 to 1975. Known primarily as an outfielder, Williams played in a total of 842 games over his eleven-season tenure in Major League Baseball. He showcased his versatility and speed on the field, finishing his career with a batting average of .270, 640 hits, 33 home runs, and 173 RBIs. His ability to steal bases was notable, accumulating 34 stolen bases during his time in the league. Williams made his debut during an era of significant change in baseball, transitioning from the post-deadball era into a time when offensive production began to rise. His playing style was characterized by an aggressive approach at the plate and a knack for getting on base, which made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. Over the course of his career, he contributed to the success of various clubs, leaving a lasting impact as a reliable position player in the league before retiring on September 22, 1975.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
842 2373 284 640 106 11 33 173 34 126 211 0.270 0.310 0.365 0.675 -796.9

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 6 0 2 3 0 0
3B 2 0 0 1 0 0
OF 565 482 913 52 19 12

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 6
Third Base 2
Left Field 242
Center Field 13
Right Field 342
Designated Hitter 49

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
City College of San Francisco San Francisco CA 1963