Walter Hilcher, baseball player, 1931-1936

Walter Hilcher

Born: 2/28/1909 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 11/21/1962 in Minneapolis, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 1931-09-17 | Final Game: 1936-07-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 174 lbs

Full name: Walter Frank Hilcher

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Biography

Walter Hilcher was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1931 to 1936. Born in 1909, he made his mark in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven style of play. Over the course of his career, Hilcher compiled a record of 3 wins and 6 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.29. He recorded a total of 28 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats despite the challenges he faced on the mound. Though Hilcher's career was relatively brief, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the grit and determination characteristic of pitchers of his time. Competing during a period when baseball was evolving, he navigated the complexities of the game as it began to embrace new strategies and styles. While he did not register any saves, his performances would have been pivotal in various matchups, as he aimed to provide his teams with competitive innings during a transformative era in baseball history. Hilcher remains a part of the fabric of the game, representing the hard-working players who contributed to the sport's rich narrative during the 1930s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
3 6 31 6 1 1 0 85.0 103 50 6 33 28 5.29 0

Career ERA 5.29 vs. league average 4.28 across their career seasons — 23.6% 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 CIN NL 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 12.0 16 4 4 5 3.00 4.10 (+27%) 163.7
1932 CIN NL 0 3 11 2 0 0 0 18.7 24 16 10 4 7.71 4.13 (-87%) -1062.8
1935 CIN NL 2 0 4 2 1 1 0 19.3 19 6 5 9 2.79 4.35 (+36%) 636.8
1936 CIN NL 1 2 14 1 0 0 0 35.0 44 24 14 10 6.17 4.59 (-35%) -528.5

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
31 21 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.095 0.136 0.095 0.232 0.0

Career AVG .095 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 65.8% below league average.

Career OBP .136 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 60.1% below league average.

Career SLG .095 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 75.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.232 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — 68.6% 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
1931 CIN NL 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1932 CIN NL 11 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1935 CIN NL 4 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1936 CIN NL 14 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 31 0 5 17 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1931 CIN P 2 0 0 1 0 0
1932 CIN P 11 0 3 3 0 0
1935 CIN P 4 0 1 8 0 0
1936 CIN P 14 0 1 5 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 31

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Alabama Tuscaloosa AL 1929, 1930