Walt Kinzie

Born: 3/16/1857 in Burlington, KS, USA

Died: 11/5/1909 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1882-07-17 | Final Game: 1884-09-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 161 lbs

Full name: Walter Henry Kinzie

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Biography

Walt Kinzie was a professional baseball player born in 1857, who played in the late 19th century during a transformative era for the sport. His career spanned from July 17, 1882, to September 9, 1884, during a time when baseball was evolving into a more organized and popular pastime in America. Kinzie participated in 34 games as a position player, where he recorded 19 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 10 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .132. His contributions, though not prolific in terms of statistics, were part of the greater narrative of baseball's development as a professional sport. Kinzie played in an era characterized by the transition from the game’s early, less formal roots to a more structured competition, which included the advent of professional leagues. Despite his modest performance numbers, Kinzie's involvement in the game during its formative years reflects the challenges and changes players faced during this period. He remains a historical figure, representing the countless athletes who laid the groundwork for future generations of baseball players.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
34	144	9	19	3	1	2	10	0	0	21	0.132	0.132	0.208	0.340	-815.1

Career AVG .132 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 46.1% below league average.

Career OBP .132 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — 52.6% below league average.

Career SLG .208 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 36.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.340 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — 43.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1882	DTN	NL	13	53	5	5	0	1	0	2	8	0.094	.248 (-62%)	.275 (-66%)	.329 (-60%)	.605 (-63%)	-458.1
1884	CHC	NL	19	82	4	13	3	0	2	8	13	0.159	.243 (-35%)	.278 (-43%)	.327 (-18%)	.606 (-30%)	-356.9
1884	SL4	AA	2	9	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0.111	—	—	—	—	-356.9