Walt Dickson

Born: 12/3/1878 in New Summerfield, TX, USA

Died: 12/9/1918 in Ardmore, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1910-04-26 | Final Game: 1915-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Walter Raleigh Dickson

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Biography

Walt Dickson was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1910 to 1915. Born in 1878, Dickson made his debut during a transformative era in baseball, as the sport began to evolve from the deadball era to a more offense-driven style. Over the course of his career, he accumulated a record of 26 wins and 50 losses, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 3.6. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded a total of 202 strikeouts, showcasing his skills on the mound. Dickson's career spanned a period when pitching strategies were becoming increasingly sophisticated, and he contributed to the game with his solid performances. He also managed to secure 2 saves, reflecting his versatility and reliability as a pitcher. While he may not have achieved the stardom of some of his contemporaries, Dickson's contributions to the teams he played for during his five-season career remain a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball history. His legacy serves as a reminder of the challenges and changes faced by pitchers in an evolving game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
26	50	134	79	40	4	2	700.0	759	280	17	222	202	3.60	0

Career ERA 3.60 vs. league average 2.99 across their career seasons — 20.4% 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
1910	NY1	NL	1	0	12	1	0	0	0	29.7	31	18	9	9	5.46	2.79 (-96%)	-227.8
1912	BSN	NL	3	19	36	20	9	1	1	189.0	233	81	61	47	3.86	3.36 (-15%)	-798.5
1913	BSN	NL	6	7	19	15	8	0	0	128.0	118	46	45	47	3.23	3.07 (-6%)	-904.9
1914	PTF	FL	9	19	40	32	19	3	1	256.7	262	90	74	63	3.16	2.93 (-8%)	-1255.8
1915	PTF	FL	7	5	27	11	4	0	0	96.7	115	45	33	36	4.19	2.90 (-45%)	-1321.6

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
134	223	16	30	1	0	0	8	1	14	49	0.135	0.189	0.139	0.328	-1344.1

Career AVG .135 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 47.5% below league average.

Career OBP .189 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 41.5% below league average.

Career SLG .139 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 59.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.328 vs. league average 0.663 across their career seasons — 50.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1910	NY1	NL	12	4	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1912	BSN	NL	36	60	3	10	0	1	1	5	16	0.167	.268 (-38%)	.335 (-28%)	.358 (-54%)	.694 (-41%)	-395.1
1913	BSN	NL	19	45	4	8	0	5	0	2	10	0.178	—	—	—	—	0.0
1914	PTF	FL	40	83	5	7	0	2	0	2	17	0.084	.255 (-67%)	.322 (-67%)	.339 (-75%)	.661 (-71%)	-948.9
1915	PTF	FL	27	31	3	4	1	0	0	4	6	0.129	—	—	—	—	0.0