Walt Chipple

Born: 9/26/1918 in Utica, NY, USA

Died: 6/8/1988 in Tonawanda, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1945-04-17 | Final Game: 1945-06-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: Walter John Chipple

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Biography

Walt Chipple was a professional baseball player born in 1918, who made a brief but notable appearance in Major League Baseball during the 1945 season. His career spanned from April 17 to June 23 of that year, a period marked by the backdrop of World War II, which significantly impacted the sport as many players were enlisted in the military. Chipple played as a position player, participating in 18 games at the highest level of the sport. During his time in the majors, Chipple recorded 6 hits and 5 runs batted in, finishing the season with a batting average of .136. While he did not hit any home runs and did not steal any bases, his contributions came during a unique era in baseball history, characterized by the challenges of wartime and the shifting dynamics of the game. Although his career was short-lived, Chipple's presence on the field remains a testament to the many players who stepped up to fill the gaps left by those who served in the armed forces.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
18	44	4	6	0	0	0	5	0	5	6	0.136	0.224	0.136	0.361	0.0

Career AVG .136 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 47.7% below league average.

Career OBP .224 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 31.7% below league average.

Career SLG .136 vs. league average .355 across their career seasons — 61.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.361 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — 47.2% 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
1945	WSN	AL	18	44	4	6	0	0	0	5	0	5	6	0.136	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	13	0	42	2	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1945	WS1	OF	13	0	42	2	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	1
Center Field	10
Right Field	2