Kermit Wahl, baseball player, 1944-1951

Kermit Wahl

Born: 11/18/1922 in Columbia, SD, USA

Died: 9/16/1987 in Tucson, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 1944-06-22 | Final Game: 1951-07-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Kermit Emerson Wahl

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Biography

Kermit Wahl was a professional baseball player who had a career spanning from 1944 to 1951. Born in 1922, Wahl played primarily as a position player, appearing in a total of 231 games during his time in Major League Baseball. Known for his gritty playing style, he contributed to his teams with a career batting average of .226, accumulating 145 hits and driving in 50 runs. Wahl's power at the plate was modest, as he recorded three home runs throughout his career, along with three stolen bases that showcased his speed on the bases. Wahl's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the return of players from World War II and the integration of African American players into the league. He played in a challenging era, where competition was fierce, and every player's contribution was vital to the team's success. His dedication to the game and consistent presence in the lineup made him a valuable asset to the teams he represented, leaving a lasting impact on the players and fans who witnessed his efforts on the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
231 642 58 145 23 6 3 50 3 68 72 0.226 0.302 0.294 0.596 -1950.3

Career AVG .226 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 13.9% below league average.

Career OBP .302 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 9.7% below league average.

Career SLG .294 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 21.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.596 vs. league average 0.708 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
1944 CIN NL 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1945 CIN NL 71 194 18 39 8 2 0 10 2 23 22 0.201 .260 (-23%) .328 (-13%) .354 (-26%) .683 (-20%) -651.4
1947 CIN NL 39 81 8 14 0 0 1 4 0 6 12 0.173 .262 (-34%) .336 (-29%) .376 (-44%) .712 (-37%) -505.3
1950 PHA AL 89 280 26 72 12 3 2 27 1 30 30 0.257 .265 (-3%) .346 (-4%) .401 (-15%) .747 (-10%) -529.1
1951 PHA AL 20 59 4 11 2 0 0 6 0 9 5 0.186 .260 (-29%) .336 (-13%) .385 (-43%) .721 (-29%) -264.5
1951 SLA AL 8 27 2 9 1 1 0 3 0 0 3 0.333 — — — — -264.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 36 0 82 93 10 16
3B 113 0 126 230 19 20
SS 58 0 109 153 10 27

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1944 CIN 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1945 CIN 2B 32 0 76 87 9 13
1945 CIN 3B 7 0 4 10 2 0
1945 CIN SS 31 0 59 83 6 9
1947 CIN 2B 2 0 3 2 0 1
1947 CIN 3B 20 0 24 30 2 2
1947 CIN SS 9 0 12 18 0 2
1950 PHA 2B 2 0 3 4 1 2
1950 PHA 3B 61 0 70 141 12 11
1950 PHA SS 18 0 38 52 4 16
1951 PHA 3B 18 0 21 37 2 4
1951 SLA 3B 6 0 7 12 1 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 35
Third Base 113
Shortstop 58

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington IN 1942, 1944