Walt French

Born: 7/12/1899 in Moorestown, NJ, USA

Died: 5/13/1984 in Mountain Home, AR, USA

MLB Debut: 1923-09-15 | Final Game: 1929-10-06

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Walter Edward French

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Biography

Walt French was a professional baseball player born in 1899, who played primarily in the Major Leagues from 1923 to 1929. During his career, he appeared in 397 games, establishing himself as a reliable position player known for his strong batting abilities. French finished his career with a commendable batting average of .303, a testament to his offensive prowess during an era that was transitioning away from the deadball style of play. He accumulated a total of 297 hits, including 2 home runs and 109 RBIs, while also showcasing his speed on the bases with 13 stolen bases. French's contributions to his teams were significant, as he played in a time when the game was evolving. His ability to hit for average made him a valuable asset in the lineup, and his style of play reflected the shifting dynamics of baseball in the 1920s. Although not widely recognized in the annals of baseball history, Walt French's performance remains an important part of the narrative of the game during this transformative period. His impact on the field, characterized by solid hitting and base running, contributed to the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
397	981	142	297	45	12	2	109	13	44	62	0.303	0.336	0.379	0.715	-516.5

Career AVG .303 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — +6.7% above league average.

Career OBP .336 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .379 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.715 vs. league average 0.745 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
1923	PHA	AL	16	39	7	9	3	0	0	2	0	5	7	0.231	—	—	—	—	0.0
1925	PHA	AL	67	100	20	37	9	0	0	14	1	1	9	0.370	.288 (+28%)	.349 (+8%)	.407 (+13%)	.756 (+11%)	169.6
1926	PHA	AL	112	397	51	121	18	7	1	36	2	18	24	0.305	.279 (+9%)	.345 (-2%)	.390 (+1%)	.735 (avg)	-114.3
1927	PHA	AL	109	326	48	99	10	5	0	41	9	16	14	0.304	.282 (+8%)	.344 (-2%)	.392 (-7%)	.736 (-5%)	-316.0
1928	PHA	AL	48	74	9	19	4	0	0	7	1	2	5	0.257	.280 (-9%)	.342 (-17%)	.395 (-21%)	.737 (-19%)	-255.9
1929	PHA	AL	45	45	7	12	1	0	1	9	0	2	3	0.267	—	—	—	—	0.0