Walt Smallwood

Born: 4/24/1893 in Dayton, MD, USA

Died: 4/29/1967 in Baltimore, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1917-09-19 | Final Game: 1919-08-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Walter Clayton Smallwood

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Biography

Walt Smallwood was a professional baseball player born in 1893, whose career spanned from 1917 to 1919. Primarily serving as a position player, Smallwood played a total of 8 games in Major League Baseball. During his brief time on the field, he recorded 0 hits and 0 home runs, although he did contribute 1 run batted in (RBI) to his team's efforts. His batting average stood at 0.0, reflecting the challenges he faced during his time in the league. Smallwood's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the aftermath of World War I and the evolving dynamics of the game. While his playing time was limited and his statistics were not particularly notable, his presence in the major leagues adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history, showcasing the myriad of players who have traversed the sport's landscape. After his departure from the game in August 1919, Smallwood faded into relative obscurity, but his brief stint remains a reminder of the countless athletes who aspired to make their mark in America's pastime.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	8	0	0	0	0	23.7	21	12	1	10	7	4.56	0

Career ERA 4.56 vs. league average 2.88 across their career seasons — 58.7% worse 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
1917	NYY	AL	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	2.0	1	0	1	1	0.00	—	-
1919	NYY	AL	0	0	6	0	0	0	0	21.7	20	12	9	6	4.98	3.09 (-62%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
8	5	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	2	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.652 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1917	NYY	AL	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1919	NYY	AL	6	5	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	8	0	1	5	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1917	NYA	P	2	0	0	1	0	0
1919	NYA	P	6	0	1	4	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	8