Mitch Walding

Born: 9/10/1992 in Lodi, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2018-05-30 | Final Game: 2019-04-23

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Mitchell S. Walding

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Biography

Mitch Walding was a professional baseball player born in 1992, whose career spanned from May 30, 2018, to April 23, 2019. Primarily a position player, Walding made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball, playing in a total of 15 games. He was known for his power potential, hitting 1 home run and driving in 2 runs during his time in the league. Despite facing challenges at the plate, where he recorded just 1 hit and finished with a batting average of 0.053, Walding's journey through baseball reflected the determination and grit often required of players striving to make their mark in a highly competitive environment. Walding's career unfolded during a time when the game was increasingly focused on power hitting and on-base percentage, trends that shaped the strategies of teams across the league. Although his major league tenure was short-lived, his experience serves as a reminder of the numerous athletes who work tirelessly in the minor leagues, hoping for their chance to shine on baseball's biggest stage. Following his retirement, Walding's story contributes to the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting both the triumphs and the struggles faced by those who pursue the dream of playing in the major leagues.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
15	19	1	1	0	0	1	2	0	2	14	0.053	0.143	0.211	0.353	0.0

Career AVG .053 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 79.0% below league average.

Career OBP .143 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 55.4% below league average.

Career SLG .211 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 50.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.353 vs. league average 0.743 across their career seasons — 52.4% 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
2018	PHI	NL	13	17	1	1	0	0	1	2	0	2	12	0.059	—	—	—	—	0.0
2019	PHI	NL	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	7	2	3	3	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2018	PHI	3B	7	2	3	3	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Third Base	7