Walt Terrell, baseball player, 1982-1992

Walt Terrell

Born: 5/11/1958 in Jeffersonville, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1982-09-18 | Final Game: 1992-10-02

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Charles Walter Terrell

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Biography

Walt Terrell was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1958, who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 1982 until his retirement in 1992. Over the course of his career, Terrell compiled a record of 111 wins and 124 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.22. He struck out a total of 929 batters, showcasing his ability to overpower hitters and contribute to his teams' pitching rotations. Despite not recording any saves, Terrell was known for his durability and consistency on the mound, often serving as a reliable starter throughout his career. Playing during a transformative period in baseball, Terrell's career unfolded in an era characterized by increased offensive production and the evolution of pitching strategies. His contributions were felt across multiple teams, and he was able to adapt to the changing dynamics of the game. Terrell's legacy is marked by his perseverance and professionalism, reflecting the qualities that defined many pitchers of his time. As a part of the rich tapestry of Major League Baseball history, Terrell remains a notable figure for his contributions on the field.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
111 124 321 294 56 14 0 1986.7 2090 931 187 748 929 4.22 0

Career ERA 4.22 vs. league average 3.88 across their career seasons — 8.7% 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
1982 NYN NL 0 3 3 3 0 0 0 21.0 22 8 14 8 3.43 3.86 (+11%) -701.2
1983 NYN NL 8 8 21 20 4 2 0 133.7 123 53 55 59 3.57 3.87 (+8%) 137.4
1984 NYN NL 11 12 33 33 3 1 0 215.0 232 84 80 114 3.52 3.81 (+8%) -203.6
1985 DET AL 15 10 34 34 5 3 0 229.0 221 98 95 130 3.85 3.89 (+1%) 3217.2
1986 DET AL 15 12 34 33 9 2 0 217.3 199 110 98 93 4.56 3.97 (-15%) -6421.8
1987 DET AL 17 10 35 35 10 1 0 244.7 254 110 94 143 4.05 4.29 (+6%) -1233.3
1988 DET AL 7 16 29 29 11 1 0 206.3 199 91 78 84 3.97 3.73 (-6%) -3465.2
1989 SDP NL 5 13 19 19 4 1 0 123.3 134 55 26 63 4.01 3.71 (-8%) -
1989 NYY AL 6 5 13 13 1 1 0 83.0 102 48 24 30 5.20 3.71 (-40%) -
1990 PIT NL 2 7 16 16 0 0 0 82.7 98 54 33 34 5.88 3.86 (-52%) -3177.0
1990 DET AL 6 4 13 12 0 0 0 75.3 86 38 24 30 4.54 3.86 (-18%) -1210.3
1991 DET AL 12 14 35 33 8 2 0 218.7 257 103 79 80 4.24 3.91 (-8%) -1572.6
1992 DET AL 7 10 36 14 1 0 0 136.7 163 79 48 61 5.20 3.75 (-39%) -2094.4

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
321 192 8 23 5 0 3 10 0 6 87 0.120 0.146 0.193 0.339 -896.6

Career AVG .120 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 53.6% below league average.

Career OBP .146 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 54.7% below league average.

Career SLG .193 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 50.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.339 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — 52.3% 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
1982 NYN NL 3 5 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.400 — — — — 0.0
1983 NYN NL 21 44 3 8 1 0 3 8 0 1 17 0.182 — — — — 0.0
1984 NYN NL 33 75 3 6 2 0 0 0 0 1 33 0.080 .259 (-69%) .322 (-71%) .384 (-72%) .707 (-72%) -896.6
1985 DET AL 34 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1986 DET AL 34 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1987 DET AL 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1988 DET AL 29 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1989 SDP NL 19 40 2 4 2 0 0 2 0 3 22 0.100 — — — — 0.0
1989 NYY AL 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1990 PIT NL 16 28 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 13 0.107 — — — — 0.0
1990 DET AL 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1991 DET AL 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1992 DET AL 36 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1987 ALCS DET 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 1 1 0 6.0 7 6 4 4 9.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1987 ALCS DET 0 0 1 1 0 6.0 7 6 4 4 9.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 321 294 194 285 10 38

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1982 NYN P 3 3 2 2 0 0
1983 NYN P 21 20 16 15 0 2
1984 NYN P 33 33 16 32 2 5
1985 DET P 34 34 21 43 2 8
1986 DET P 34 33 30 29 0 6
1987 DET P 35 35 24 25 2 3
1988 DET P 29 29 22 29 2 3
1989 SDN P 19 19 13 30 0 3
1989 NYA P 13 13 6 11 0 1
1990 PIT P 16 16 10 13 0 1
1990 DET P 13 12 3 8 1 1
1991 DET P 35 33 18 26 0 5
1992 DET P 36 14 13 22 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 321

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1991 Player of the Week Week of 1991-08-24

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1992 DET AL $109,000
1991 DET AL $1,000,000
1990 PIT NL $800,000
1989 SDN NL $775,000
1988 DET AL $665,000
1987 DET AL $600,000
1986 DET AL $260,000
1985 DET AL $177,500
Total Career Earnings $4,386,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Morehead State University Morehead KY 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980