Walter Stephenson, baseball player, 1935-1937

Walter Stephenson

Born: 3/27/1911 in Saluda, NC, USA

Died: 7/4/1993 in Shreveport, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1935-04-29 | Final Game: 1937-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Walter McQueen Stephenson

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Biography

Walter Stephenson, born in 1911, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1935 to 1937. Primarily known as a position player, Stephenson made his mark in a total of 32 games in Major League Baseball. During his time on the field, he recorded 17 hits and achieved a batting average of .279, showcasing a solid offensive performance despite a limited number of games played. While he did not hit any home runs and tallied five RBIs, his contributions were significant during a time when the game was evolving, transitioning from the deadball era into a more offensively focused style. Stephenson's career unfolded against the backdrop of the Great Depression, a period that affected many aspects of American life, including sports. His time in the league, though brief, reflected the resilience and determination of players who competed during challenging economic conditions. While not a household name, Walter Stephenson's journey in baseball is a reminder of the many athletes who contributed to the rich tapestry of the sport during the 1930s. After retiring on September 30, 1937, he left a legacy as part of the early narrative of Major League Baseball, representing a generation of players who laid the groundwork for future stars.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
32 61 3 17 1 1 0 5 0 3 13 0.279 0.312 0.328 0.640 0.0

Career AVG .279 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .312 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 9.4% below league average.

Career SLG .328 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — 18.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.640 vs. league average 0.745 across their career seasons — 14.1% 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
1935 CHC NL 16 26 2 10 1 1 0 2 0 1 5 0.385 — — — — 0.0
1936 CHC NL 6 12 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 5 0.083 — — — — 0.0
1937 PHI NL 10 23 1 6 0 0 0 2 0 2 3 0.261 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1935 WS CHN 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 17 0 51 12 1 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1935 CHN C 6 0 17 6 0 1
1936 CHN C 4 0 10 1 0 1
1937 PHI C 7 0 24 5 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 17