Walter Burch

Born: 5/2/1908 in Atlanta, GA, USA

Died: 5/10/1985 in Detroit, MI, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

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Biography

Walter Burch, born in 1908, is an active position player in professional baseball, currently contributing to the dynamic landscape of the sport. Over the course of his career, he has played in 40 games, where he has amassed 22 hits and recorded 7 RBIs, showcasing his ability to contribute to his team's offensive efforts despite a batting average of .193. While he has yet to hit a home run or steal a base, Burch's persistence in the league reflects the challenges and competition faced by players in today’s game. As a contemporary player, Burch navigates a baseball environment that emphasizes power hitting and speed on the bases, setting him apart as a player who focuses on fundamentals and situational hitting. His journey through the ranks exemplifies the dedication required to compete at the highest levels, and he continues to work towards solidifying his place in the game. Burch's ongoing career serves as a reminder of the diverse skill sets that players bring to Major League Baseball, contributing to its rich and evolving history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 1 2 0 0 0 0 5.3 10 5 1 2 2 8.44 0

Career ERA 8.44 vs. league average 3.58 across their career seasons — 135.7% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1942 CCB NAL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 4.3 6 2 2 1 4.15 — 0.0
1946 CBE NAL 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 4 3 0 1 27.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
40 114 9 22 1 1 0 7 0 9 0 0.193 0.258 0.219 0.477 0.0

Career AVG .193 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 27.7% below league average.

Career OBP .258 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 22.9% below league average.

Career SLG .219 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — 41.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.477 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — 32.9% 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
1934 BBS NN2 5 20 3 5 1 1 0 4 0 1 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1936 HG NN2 3 8 0 3 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0.375 — — — — 0.0
1939 CBR NAL 11 35 3 4 0 0 0 1 0 4 0 0.114 — — — — 0.0
1940 SNS NAL 4 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1940 CAG NAL 1 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1941 SNS NAL 5 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1942 CCB NAL 2 7 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.429 — — — — 0.0
1944 CBE NAL 8 25 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0.160 — — — — 0.0
1946 CBE NAL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 2 2 3 6 0 1
3B 3 3 4 5 1 1
C 28 26 110 28 6 0
P 2 0 0 0 0 0
SS 2 2 3 5 1 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1934 BBS 2B 2 2 3 6 0 1
1934 BBS C 1 1 5 1 0 0
1934 BBS SS 2 2 3 5 1 2
1936 HG 3B 3 3 4 5 1 1
1939 CBR C 11 11 52 16 2 0
1940 SNS C 4 3 10 1 1 0
1940 CAG C 1 1 2 1 0 0
1941 SNS C 2 1 6 1 0 0
1942 CCB C 1 1 3 0 0 0
1942 CCB P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1944 CBE C 8 8 32 8 3 0
1946 CBE P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 2
Catcher 28
Second Base 2
Third Base 3
Shortstop 2