Walt Craddock, baseball player, 1955-1958

Walt Craddock

Born: 3/25/1932 in Pax, WV, USA

Died: 7/6/1980 in Parma Heights, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1955-09-03 | Final Game: 1958-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 176 lbs

Full name: Walter Anderson Craddock

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Biography

Walt Craddock was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the major leagues during a brief career from 1955 to 1958. Born in 1932, Craddock's time in the big leagues was characterized by his role as a position player, although he faced significant challenges in making a lasting impact on the field. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 29 games but unfortunately did not record any hits, home runs, or RBIs, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. His statistical output reflected the fierce competition of the era, as Craddock played during a time when pitching was often dominant and offensive production could be hard to come by. Despite his lack of offensive achievements, Craddock's presence in the major leagues during the late 1950s contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the struggles that many players faced in establishing themselves at the highest level of the sport. His career, while not marked by individual accolades, serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who aspired to greatness during a pivotal period in baseball's evolution. As the game continued to grow in popularity and complexity, Craddock's experiences reflected the challenges and aspirations of many hopefuls who sought a career in America's pastime.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 7 29 5 0 0 0 61.0 68 44 8 40 39 6.49 0

Career ERA 6.49 vs. league average 3.94 across their career seasons — 64.7% 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
1955 KC1 AL 0 2 4 2 0 0 0 15.0 18 13 10 9 7.80 4.00 (-95%) -665.8
1956 KC1 AL 0 2 2 2 0 0 0 9.3 9 7 10 8 6.75 3.96 (-70%) 0.0
1958 KC1 AL 0 3 23 1 0 0 0 36.7 41 24 20 22 5.89 3.86 (-53%) -509.3

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
29 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1955 KC1 AL 4 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1956 KC1 AL 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1958 KC1 AL 23 2 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
P 29 5 1 11 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1955 KC1 P 4 2 0 2 0 0
1956 KC1 P 2 2 0 1 0 0
1958 KC1 P 23 1 1 8 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 29

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Syracuse University Syracuse NY 1952, 1953