Walt Tragesser

Born: 6/14/1887 in Lafayette, IN, USA

Died: 12/14/1970 in Lafayette, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-07-30 | Final Game: 1920-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Walter Joseph Tragesser

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Biography

Walt Tragesser, born in 1887, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the major leagues between 1913 and 1920. Primarily serving as a position player, Tragesser appeared in 272 games throughout his career, accumulating a total of 148 hits. He demonstrated power at the plate with 6 home runs and contributed 66 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .215. Known for his speed, he also recorded 14 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to impact the game on the base paths. Tragesser played during a transformative era in baseball, just before the onset of the lively ball era, which would redefine offensive production in the sport. Although his individual statistics may not have placed him among the game's greats, his contributions as a player in the early 20th century helped lay the groundwork for future generations. Tragesser's resilience and dedication to the game remain a testament to the evolving landscape of baseball during a time of significant change.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
272	689	54	148	31	3	6	66	14	35	125	0.215	0.260	0.295	0.555	-1621.2

Career AVG .215 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 16.3% below league average.

Career OBP .260 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 18.9% below league average.

Career SLG .295 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 12.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.555 vs. league average 0.659 across their career seasons — 15.8% 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
1913	BSN	NL	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1915	BSN	NL	7	7	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1916	BSN	NL	41	54	3	11	1	0	0	4	0	5	10	0.204	.248 (-18%)	.314 (-10%)	.326 (-32%)	.640 (-21%)	-159.4
1917	BSN	NL	98	297	23	66	10	2	0	25	5	15	36	0.222	.248 (-11%)	.312 (-15%)	.323 (-17%)	.635 (-16%)	-859.8
1918	BSN	NL	7	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1919	BSN	NL	20	40	3	7	2	0	0	3	1	2	10	0.175	—	—	—	—	0.0
1919	PHI	NL	35	114	7	27	7	0	0	8	4	9	31	0.237	.262 (-10%)	.322 (-8%)	.347 (-14%)	.670 (-11%)	0.0
1920	PHI	NL	62	176	17	37	11	1	6	26	4	4	36	0.210	.271 (-23%)	.331 (-29%)	.363 (+6%)	.694 (-10%)	-406.7