Walton Cruise

Born: 5/6/1890 in Childersburg, AL, USA

Died: 1/9/1975 in Sylacauga, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-04-14 | Final Game: 1924-05-22

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Walton Edwin Cruise

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Biography

Walton Cruise was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1914 to 1924. Born in 1890, Cruise played primarily as a position player and became known for his consistency at the plate during the early years of the modern game. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 736 games and compiled a solid batting average of .277. His offensive contributions included 644 hits, 30 home runs, and 272 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs and support his team's efforts. Cruise also demonstrated speed on the bases, finishing his career with 49 stolen bases, a notable feat in an era where base running was a critical aspect of the game. His playing style reflected the evolving nature of baseball during the 1910s and early 1920s, characterized by a shift towards more aggressive offensive strategies. Walton Cruise's contributions to baseball during this formative period solidified his place in the history of the sport, as he navigated the challenges and changes of a league that was gradually moving away from the constraints of the deadball era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
736	2321	293	644	83	39	30	272	49	238	250	0.277	0.348	0.386	0.733	3492.6

Career AVG .277 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .348 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .386 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — +6.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.733 vs. league average 0.694 across their career seasons — +5.6% 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
1914	STL	NL	95	256	20	58	9	3	4	28	3	25	42	0.227	.255 (-11%)	.322 (-6%)	.339 (-2%)	.661 (-4%)	-184.6
1916	STL	NL	3	3	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.667	—	—	—	—	0.0
1917	STL	NL	153	529	70	156	20	10	5	59	16	38	73	0.295	.248 (+19%)	.312 (+10%)	.323 (+23%)	.635 (+17%)	1504.9
1918	STL	NL	70	240	34	65	5	4	6	39	2	30	26	0.271	.255 (+6%)	.318 (+13%)	.326 (+23%)	.645 (+18%)	758.3
1919	STL	NL	9	21	0	2	1	0	0	0	0	1	6	0.095	—	—	—	—	0.0
1919	BSN	NL	73	241	23	52	7	0	1	21	8	17	29	0.216	.262 (-18%)	.322 (-17%)	.347 (-26%)	.670 (-22%)	0.0
1920	BSN	NL	91	288	40	80	7	5	1	21	5	31	26	0.278	.271 (+2%)	.331 (+6%)	.363 (-4%)	.694 (+1%)	107.8
1921	BSN	NL	108	344	47	119	16	7	8	55	10	48	24	0.346	.286 (+21%)	.344 (+25%)	.395 (+27%)	.739 (+26%)	1910.4
1922	BSN	NL	104	352	51	98	15	10	4	46	4	44	20	0.278	.285 (-2%)	.345 (+4%)	.397 (+4%)	.743 (+4%)	289.1
1923	BSN	NL	21	38	4	8	2	0	0	0	1	3	2	0.211	—	—	—	—	0.0
1924	BSN	NL	9	9	4	4	1	0	1	3	0	0	2	0.444	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	6	0	51	5	0	2
OF	664	0	1263	53	52	17

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1914	SLN	OF	81	158	6	4	1
1916	SLN	OF	2	2	0	0	0
1917	SLN	OF	152	285	15	11	6
1918	SLN	OF	65	103	4	4	0
1919	SLN	1B	2	6	1	0	0
1919	SLN	OF	5	5	0	1	0
1919	BSN	OF	66	124	7	3	1
1920	BSN	OF	82	122	10	7	3
1921	BSN	1B	2	20	2	0	1
1921	BSN	OF	102	232	2	9	3
1922	BSN	1B	2	25	2	0	1
1922	BSN	OF	100	212	9	12	3
1923	BSN	OF	9	20	0	1	0