Wally Rehg

Born: 8/31/1888 in Summerfield, IL, USA

Died: 4/5/1946 in Burbank, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-04-14 | Final Game: 1919-05-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Walter Phillip Rehg

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Biography

Wally Rehg was a professional baseball player born in 1888, who played from 1912 until 1919. Over the span of his career, he appeared in 263 games, showcasing his versatility as a position player during an era that was transitioning from the deadball style of play to a more offensive approach. Rehg finished his career with a batting average of .25, accumulating a total of 188 hits, which included 2 home runs and 66 runs batted in. His ability to contribute on the base paths was evident, as he recorded 26 stolen bases, demonstrating the speed and agility that characterized many players of his time. Rehg's career unfolded during a significant period in baseball history, as the sport was evolving with the introduction of new strategies and the gradual rise of more powerful hitting. Although he may not have been a superstar, Rehg’s contributions to his teams and his consistent presence on the field reflected the grit and determination of players in the early 20th century. His legacy is one of a solid contributor who played a role in the foundational years of modern baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
263	752	85	188	24	11	2	66	26	50	66	0.250	0.299	0.319	0.618	-419.6

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .299 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 7.3% below league average.

Career SLG .319 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 5.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.618 vs. league average 0.661 across their career seasons — 6.5% 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
1912	PIT	NL	8	9	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1913	BOS	AL	30	101	13	28	3	2	0	9	4	2	7	0.277	.259 (+7%)	.325 (-10%)	.345 (avg)	.670 (-5%)	-118.3
1914	BOS	AL	88	151	14	33	4	2	0	11	5	18	11	0.219	.255 (-14%)	.322 (-5%)	.339 (-20%)	.661 (-13%)	-300.8
1915	BOS	AL	5	5	2	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1917	BSN	NL	87	341	48	92	12	6	1	31	13	24	32	0.270	.248 (+8%)	.312 (+2%)	.323 (+8%)	.635 (+5%)	240.4
1918	BSN	NL	40	133	6	32	5	1	1	12	3	5	14	0.241	.255 (-6%)	.318 (-16%)	.326 (-3%)	.645 (-10%)	-240.9
1919	CIN	NL	5	12	1	2	0	0	0	3	0	1	0	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0