Walter Hackett

Born: 8/15/1857 in Cambridge, MA, USA

Died: 10/2/1920 in Cambridge, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-04-17 | Final Game: 1885-10-08

Full name: Walter Henry Hackett

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Biography

Walter Hackett, born in 1857, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1884 to 1885. Primarily serving as a position player, Hackett participated in 138 games during his time in the major leagues. He recorded a total of 124 hits, achieving a batting average of .23. His offensive contributions included one home run and nine runs batted in, highlighting a modest yet noteworthy presence in the lineup of his teams. Playing in an era characterized by the early development of baseball, Hackett competed at a time when the game's rules and playing styles were still evolving. Despite not being known for his speed on the bases—evidenced by his zero stolen bases—his role as a position player was integral to the teams he played for. Hackett's career, though brief, reflects the challenges and dynamics of 19th-century baseball, contributing to the rich tapestry of the sport’s early history. He retired from the game on October 8, 1885, leaving behind a legacy that illustrates the foundation upon which modern baseball was built.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
138	540	79	124	22	0	1	9	0	10	22	0.230	0.244	0.276	0.520	-1230.9

Career AVG .230 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 5.7% below league average.

Career OBP .244 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 13.7% below league average.

Career SLG .276 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 15.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.520 vs. league average 0.609 across their career seasons — 14.6% 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
1884	BSU	UA	103	415	71	101	19	0	1	0	0	7	0	0.243	.243 (avg)	.278 (-8%)	.327 (-9%)	.606 (-9%)	-630.7
1885	BSN	NL	35	125	8	23	3	0	0	9	0	3	22	0.184	.244 (-25%)	.287 (-29%)	.325 (-36%)	.613 (-33%)	-600.2