Walt Golvin

Born: 2/1/1894 in Hershey, NE, USA

Died: 6/11/1973 in Gardena, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1922-04-15 | Final Game: 1922-04-23

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Walter George Golvin

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Biography

Walt Golvin was a professional baseball player born in 1894, whose brief career in Major League Baseball spanned from April 15 to April 23, 1922. He served primarily as a position player during a time when the game was characterized by a focus on pitching and defense, as well as the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-oriented style of play. Despite the limited opportunities he encountered, Golvin made his mark by participating in two games at the highest level of the sport. Throughout his short stint in the majors, Golvin recorded no hits and finished with a batting average of 0.0. However, he managed to contribute to his team with one run batted in (RBI). His performance highlighted the challenges faced by many players during this era, where competition for roster spots was fierce and the pressure to perform was immense. Although Golvin's time in the spotlight was fleeting, his presence in the major leagues serves as a reminder of the countless individuals who aspired to play at the pinnacle of baseball, even if only for a brief moment.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
28.0	28.0	5.0	8.0	0	0	3.0	3.0	0	2.0	0	0.286	0.286	0.607	0.893

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1925	27.0	27.0	5.0	8.0	0	0	3.0	3.0	0	2.0	0	0.296	0.296	0.630	0.926
1926	1.0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000

Career Batting Statistics

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

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.743 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
1922	CHC	NL	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	2	0	4	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1922	CHN	1B	2	0	4	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	2