Walter Signer

Born: 10/12/1910 in New York, NY, USA

Died: 7/23/1974 in Greenwich, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1943-09-18 | Final Game: 1945-07-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Walter Donald Aloysius Signer

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Biography

Walter Signer was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1910, whose career spanned from 1943 to 1945. He played in a time when Major League Baseball was navigating the complexities of World War II, which saw many star players serving in the military, creating opportunities for younger and lesser-known talents. Signer made his mark during this wartime period, showcasing his skills primarily as a reliable pitcher. Over the course of his brief career, Signer compiled a record of 2-1 with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.0, reflecting his effectiveness on the mound. He recorded 5 strikeouts and achieved 1 save, demonstrating his ability to contribute to his team's success in critical moments. Although Signer's time in the major leagues was limited, he represented the resilience of the sport during a challenging era and left a lasting legacy as part of the tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	1	10	2	1	0	1	33.0	35	11	4	9	5	3.00	0

Career ERA 3.00 vs. league average 3.58 across their career seasons — 16.3% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1943	CHC	NL	2	1	4	2	1	0	0	25.0	24	8	4	5	2.88	3.50 (+18%)	-
1945	CHC	NL	0	0	6	0	0	0	1	8.0	11	3	5	0	3.38	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
10	9	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	3	0.222	0.300	0.222	0.522	0.0

Career AVG .222 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 14.0% below league average.

Career OBP .300 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 8.2% below league average.

Career SLG .222 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — 36.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.522 vs. league average 0.677 across their career seasons — 22.9% 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
1943	CHC	NL	4	8	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1945	CHC	NL	6	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	10	0	2	5	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1943	CHN	P	4	0	2	4	0	1
1945	CHN	P	6	0	0	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	10

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
New York University	New York	NY	1931, 1932, 1933