Wally Hebert

Born: 8/21/1907 in Lake Charles, LA, USA

Died: 12/8/1999 in Westlake, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1931-05-01 | Final Game: 1943-09-29

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Wallace Andrew Hebert

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Biography

Wally Hebert was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1931 until 1943, making a mark in the Major Leagues during a competitive era defined by both the Great Depression and the onset of World War II. Hebert, born in 1907, showcased his talents primarily as a starting pitcher, accumulating a career record of 21-36 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.63. Over his career, he struck out 115 batters and recorded one save, displaying a solid yet unspectacular presence on the mound. Hebert's playing career unfolded during a time when the game was evolving, transitioning from the deadball era into a more offense-driven style. While he may not have achieved the accolades of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant, as he provided needed depth in pitching rotations. His perseverance through challenging times in both baseball and American society adds to the narrative of his career, marking him as a reliable figure in the sport's rich history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
21	36	125	61	22	1	1	483.7	584	249	24	168	115	4.63	0

Career ERA 4.63 vs. league average 3.90 across their career seasons — 18.9% 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
1931	SLA	AL	6	7	23	13	5	0	0	103.0	128	58	43	26	5.07	4.10 (-24%)	-3323.3
1932	SLA	AL	1	12	35	15	2	0	1	108.3	145	78	45	29	6.48	4.13 (-57%)	-1348.6
1933	SLA	AL	4	6	33	10	3	0	0	88.3	114	52	35	19	5.30	3.86 (-37%)	-981.7
1943	PIT	NL	10	11	34	23	12	1	0	184.0	197	61	45	41	2.98	3.50 (+15%)	1525.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
126	159	19	43	5	2	0	11	0	3	28	0.270	0.284	0.327	0.611	-232.9

Career AVG .270 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .284 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 14.5% below league average.

Career SLG .327 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — 13.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.611 vs. league average 0.708 across their career seasons — 13.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1931	SLA	AL	23	43	2	9	0	0	1	0	11	0.209	—	—	—	—	0.0
1932	SLA	AL	35	34	5	12	2	0	2	0	8	0.353	—	—	—	—	0.0
1933	SLA	AL	33	23	3	9	2	1	3	1	2	0.391	—	—	—	—	0.0
1943	PIT	NL	35	59	9	13	1	1	5	2	7	0.220	.255 (-14%)	.324 (-24%)	.346 (-22%)	.671 (-23%)	-232.9