Walter Sessi

Born: 7/23/1918 in Finleyville, PA, USA

Died: 4/18/1998 in Mobile, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1941-09-18 | Final Game: 1946-09-27

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: Walter Anthony Sessi

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Biography

Walter Sessi was a professional baseball player born in 1918, who played as a position player in the Major Leagues from 1941 to 1946. His career, although brief, took place during a transformative period in baseball history, marked by the disruptions of World War II and the initial integration of the sport. Sessi appeared in 20 games, where he recorded 2 hits, including a home run, and accumulated 2 RBIs. His batting average stood at 0.074, reflecting the challenges many players faced during this era, particularly those who entered the league during wartime when talent pools were often diminished. Sessi's professional journey in baseball is emblematic of the numerous players who contributed to the game during a tumultuous time. While he may not have had the statistics of a star player, his participation in the Major Leagues adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history, showcasing the diverse backgrounds and stories of those who played the game. After his career concluded in September 1946, Sessi remained a part of baseball's legacy, representing the spirit of perseverance and the love of the game during an era of significant change.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
20	27	4	2	0	0	1	2	0	2	6	0.074	0.138	0.185	0.323	0.0

Career AVG .074 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 71.5% below league average.

Career OBP .138 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 58.3% below league average.

Career SLG .185 vs. league average .366 across their career seasons — 49.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.323 vs. league average 0.697 across their career seasons — 53.6% 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
1941	STL	NL	5	13	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1946	STL	NL	15	14	2	2	0	0	1	2	0	1	4	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	3	0	3	0	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1941	SLN	OF	3	0	3	0	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Right Field	3