Walt Hriniak, baseball player, 1968-1969

Walt Hriniak

Born: 5/22/1943 in Natick, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1968-09-10 | Final Game: 1969-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Walter John Hriniak

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Biography

Walt Hriniak was a professional baseball player born in 1943, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1968 to 1969. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in 47 games, during which he recorded 25 hits and finished with a batting average of .253. Hriniak’s offensive contributions included 4 RBIs, although he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases. His playing tenure occurred during a transformative period in baseball history, characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more power-oriented game. Though Hriniak's major league career was relatively short, he left a mark through his persistence and dedication to the sport. His playing style emphasized contact hitting rather than power, which was reflective of the era's evolving dynamics as the game began to embrace more aggressive offensive strategies. After his time in the majors, Hriniak remained involved in baseball, contributing to the sport in various capacities. His journey through MLB remains a testament to the many players who contributed to the game in roles that often go uncelebrated.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
47 99 4 25 0 0 0 4 0 10 15 0.253 0.333 0.253 0.586 -158.3

Career AVG .253 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — +7.4% above league average.

Career SLG .253 vs. league average .356 across their career seasons — 29.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.586 vs. league average 0.667 across their career seasons — 12.1% 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
1968 ATL NL 9 26 0 9 0 0 0 3 0 0 3 0.346 — — — — 0.0
1969 ATL NL 7 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1969 SDP NL 31 66 4 15 0 0 0 1 0 8 11 0.227 .248 (-8%) .320 (+3%) .369 (-38%) .689 (-19%) 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 34 25 162 8 4 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1968 ATL C 9 6 57 1 2 0
1969 ATL C 6 2 10 0 0 1
1969 SDN C 19 17 95 7 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 34