Walter Christensen

Born: 10/24/1899 in San Francisco, CA, USA

Died: 12/20/1984 in Menlo Park, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1926-04-13 | Final Game: 1927-08-04

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 156 lbs

Full name: Walter Neils Christensen

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Biography

Walter Christensen was a professional baseball player born in 1899, whose career spanned from 1926 to 1927. Playing primarily as a position player, Christensen made a notable impact during the late 1920s, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven style of play. Over the course of his career, he participated in 171 games, where he showcased his hitting prowess with a commendable batting average of .315. Throughout his time in the league, Christensen accumulated 162 hits and drove in 57 runs, reflecting his ability to contribute effectively to his team's offensive efforts. Although he did not hit any home runs, he demonstrated speed on the bases, totaling 12 stolen bases. Christensen's performance during a time when batting averages were crucial for offensive success solidified his reputation as a skilled hitter, and his contributions remain a part of the historical tapestry of baseball from that era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
171	514	66	162	21	7	0	57	12	60	34	0.315	0.392	0.383	0.775	803.2

Career AVG .315 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — +12.2% above league average.

Career OBP .392 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — +13.6% above league average.

Career SLG .383 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.775 vs. league average 0.736 across their career seasons — +5.3% above 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
1926	CIN	NL	114	329	41	115	15	7	0	41	8	40	18	0.350	.279 (+25%)	.345 (+23%)	.390 (+12%)	.735 (+17%)	1285.5
1927	CIN	NL	57	185	25	47	6	0	0	16	4	20	16	0.254	.282 (-10%)	.344 (-4%)	.392 (-27%)	.736 (-16%)	-482.2