Walt Devoy

Born: 3/14/1885 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 12/17/1953 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1909-09-13 | Final Game: 1909-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Walter Joseph Devoy

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Biography

Walt Devoy was a professional baseball player born in 1885, who played in the early years of the 20th century. His career, though brief, spanned from 1909 to 1909, during which he appeared in 19 games as a position player. Devoy showcased his hitting ability, accumulating 17 hits and driving in 8 runs, culminating in a batting average of .246. While he did not hit any home runs, he demonstrated speed on the bases with 4 stolen bases, illustrating his agility and base-running prowess. Devoy's playing career unfolded during a time of significant transition in baseball, as the sport was moving away from the deadball era and beginning to embrace a more dynamic style of play. Although his time in the major leagues was limited, Devoy's contributions to his team reflected the competitive spirit of the early 1900s, when players often juggled multiple roles and faced a changing landscape in professional baseball. His legacy, like that of many players from his era, remains a testament to the evolution of the game and the diverse talents that contributed to its rich history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
19	69	7	17	3	1	0	8	4	3	13	0.246	0.278	0.319	0.597	-59.1

Career AVG .246 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .278 vs. league average .306 across their career seasons — 9.4% below league average.

Career SLG .319 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.597 vs. league average 0.619 across their career seasons — near 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
1909	SLA	AL	19	69	7	17	3	1	0	8	4	3	13	0.246	.244 (+1%)	.306 (-9%)	.312 (+2%)	.618 (-4%)	-59.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	3	2	31	1	0	0
OF	16	17	15	2	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1909	SLA	1B	3	2	31	1	0	0
1909	SLA	OF	16	17	15	2	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	3
Right Field	17