Walt Williams
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1964-1975)
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'6" / 165 lb
- Died
- 1/23/2016 in Abilene, TX, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1964-04-21
- Last Game
- 1975-09-22
Full name: Walter Allen Williams
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 842 | 2,373 | 284 | 640 | 106 | 11 | 33 | 173 | 34 | 126 | 211 | .270 | .310 | .365 | .675 | -542 |
Career AVG .270 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — +7.9% above league average.
Career OBP .310 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .365 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .675 vs. league average .685 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | HOU | NL | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1967 | CHA | AL | 104 | 275 | 35 | 66 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 20 | .240 | .242 (-1%) | .306 (-6%) | .357 (-1%) | .663 (-3%) | -174.6 |
| 1968 | CHA | AL | 63 | 133 | 6 | 32 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 17 | .241 | .236 (+2%) | .298 (-9%) | .340 (-9%) | .638 (-9%) | -194.9 |
| 1969 | CHA | AL | 135 | 471 | 59 | 143 | 22 | 1 | 3 | 32 | 6 | 26 | 33 | .304 | .248 (+22%) | .320 (+7%) | .369 (+1%) | .689 (+4%) | 325.4 |
| 1970 | CHA | AL | 110 | 315 | 43 | 79 | 18 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 3 | 19 | 30 | .251 | .253 (-1%) | .325 (-9%) | .385 (-11%) | .711 (-10%) | -548.1 |
| 1971 | CHA | AL | 114 | 361 | 43 | 106 | 17 | 3 | 8 | 35 | 5 | 24 | 27 | .294 | .249 (+18%) | .316 (+8%) | .365 (+16%) | .682 (+12%) | 776.5 |
| 1972 | CHA | AL | 77 | 221 | 22 | 55 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 6 | 13 | 20 | .249 | .243 (+2%) | .310 (-7%) | .353 (-11%) | .664 (-9%) | -306.8 |
| 1973 | CLE | AL | 104 | 350 | 43 | 101 | 15 | 1 | 8 | 38 | 9 | 14 | 29 | .289 | .256 (+12%) | .325 (-3%) | .378 (+7%) | .703 (+3%) | 68.1 |
| 1974 | NYA | AL | 43 | 53 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | .113 | .256 (-56%) | .324 (-61%) | .369 (-69%) | .693 (-65%) | -543.2 |
| 1975 | NYA | AL | 82 | 185 | 27 | 52 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 16 | 0 | 8 | 23 | .281 | .257 (+9%) | .327 (-2%) | .374 (+7%) | .701 (+3%) | 55.9 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 842 | 2,373 | 284 | 640 | 106 | 11 | 33 | 173 | 34 | 126 | 211 | .270 | — | — | — | — | -542 | ||
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 (842 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 430 | 1192 | 138 | 327 | 13 | 78 | .274 |
| Away | 412 | 1181 | 146 | 313 | 20 | 95 | .265 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975-09-22 | NYY | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-09-21 | NYY | CLE | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-09-19 | NYY | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-09-17 | NYY | MIL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-09-16 | NYY | MIL | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975-09-13 | NYY | CLE | W | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-09-13 | NYY | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-09-06 | NYY | BAL | L | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1975-09-05 | NYY | BAL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975-09-03 | NYY | DET | W | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | HOU | OF | 5 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967 | CHA | OF | 73 | 58 | 112 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| 1968 | CHA | OF | 34 | 30 | 47 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1969 | CHA | OF | 111 | 108 | 183 | 13 | 3 | 4 |
| 1970 | CHA | OF | 79 | 65 | 119 | 12 | 7 | 1 |
| 1971 | CHA | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | CHA | OF | 90 | 83 | 157 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 1972 | CHA | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | CHA | OF | 57 | 50 | 93 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| 1973 | CLE | OF | 61 | 58 | 123 | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| 1974 | NYA | OF | 24 | 6 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | NYA | 2B | 6 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | NYA | OF | 31 | 22 | 55 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each 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 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Walt Williams (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Walt Williams
- What years did Walt Williams play?
- Walt Williams played in Major League Baseball from 1964 to 1975.
- Was Walt Williams a pitcher?
- No. Walt Williams was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Walt Williams hit?
- Walt Williams hit 33 career home runs with 640 hits.