Walter Tappan, baseball player, 1914-1914

Walter Tappan

Born: 10/8/1889 in Carlinville, IL, USA

Died: 12/19/1967 in Lynwood, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-04-16 | Final Game: 1914-07-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 158 lbs

Full name: Walter Van Dorn Tappan

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Biography

Walter Tappan was a professional baseball player born in 1889, who made his mark in the early 20th century as a position player in Major League Baseball. His career spanned a brief period from April 16, 1914, to July 15, 1914, during which he played in 18 games. Tappan's performance at the plate yielded 8 hits, including 1 home run, and he drove in 3 runs, finishing his short-lived career with a batting average of .205. Additionally, he showcased his speed on the bases by successfully stealing 1 base. Playing during a time when baseball was evolving, Tappan's career came at the tail end of the deadball era—a period characterized by low-scoring games and a focus on strategy rather than power hitting. Despite his limited opportunities, Tappan contributed to the game in a way that reflected the tactical nature of that era. His time in the majors may have been fleeting, but it remains a testament to the countless players who passed through the league during this transformative period in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
18 39 1 8 1 0 1 3 1 1 0 0.205 0.225 0.308 0.533 0.0

Career AVG .205 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 19.6% below league average.

Career OBP .225 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 30.2% below league average.

Career SLG .308 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 9.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.533 vs. league average 0.661 across their career seasons — 19.5% 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
1914 KCF FL 18 39 1 8 1 0 1 3 1 1 0 0.205 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
3B 6 0 4 3 1 0
SS 8 0 3 25 4 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1914 KCF 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1914 KCF 3B 6 0 4 3 1 0
1914 KCF SS 8 0 3 25 4 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 6
Shortstop 8