Walter Wolf
Born: 6/10/1900 in Hartford, CT, USA
Died: 9/25/1971 in New Orleans, LA, USA
MLB Debut: 1921-07-04 | Final Game: 1921-09-24
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 163 lbs
Full name: Walter Francis Wolf
Biography
Walter Wolf was a professional baseball player born in 1900, who played during the early 1920s, a time when the sport was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. His career in Major League Baseball spanned a brief period from July 4, 1921, to September 24, 1921. As a position player, he appeared in a total of 8 games, showcasing his skills in a competitive environment where players were beginning to embrace a more aggressive style of play.
In his limited time on the field, Wolf recorded 1 hit in 4 at-bats, resulting in a batting average of 0.25. While he did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs, his presence in the game contributed to the larger narrative of baseball's evolution during the early 20th century. Although his career did not feature extensive statistics, Wolf's participation in Major League Baseball places him among the ranks of players who experienced the sport's formative years, providing a connection to its rich history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.0 | 15 | 12 | 0 | 16 | 11 | 7.20 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | PHA | AL | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.0 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 11 | 7.20 | -453.4 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | PHA | AL | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 8 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | PHA | P | 8 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 8 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon Valley College | Annville | PA | 1920, 1921, 1922, 1923, 1924 |