Wally Kopf, baseball player, 1921-1921

Wally Kopf

Born: 7/10/1899 in Stonington, CT, USA

Died: 4/30/1979 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1921-10-01 | Final Game: 1921-10-02

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: Walter Henry Kopf

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Biography

Wally Kopf was a professional baseball player born in 1899, who played a brief yet notable role in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century. His career spanned a mere two games from October 1 to October 2, 1921, marking him as a figure of intrigue in the annals of baseball history. Kopf's limited time in the league did not diminish the significance of his contributions; he finished his short stint with a batting average of .333, having recorded 1 hit in 2 at-bats. Although he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, his performance showcased potential that was emblematic of the era's evolving game. Kopf's playing style reflected the transitional period of baseball as it shifted from the deadball era to a more offense-driven focus in the ensuing decades. While his career was fleeting, the very fact that he reached the major leagues during a time when competition was fierce and the landscape of the game was changing speaks volumes. Today, Wally Kopf remains a reminder of the many players whose careers were brief yet pivotal, contributing to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.333 0.500 0.333 0.833 0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — +16.5% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — +45.1% above league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 15.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.833 vs. league average 0.740 across their career seasons — +12.7% above 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
1921 NY1 NL 2 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 2 0 0 6 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1921 NY1 3B 2 0 0 6 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Dartmouth College Hanover NH 1919, 1920, 1921