Chico Walker

Born: 11/25/1957 in Jackson, MS, USA

MLB Debut: 1980-09-02 | Final Game: 1993-10-03

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Cleotha Walker

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Biography

Chico Walker, born in 1957, was a versatile position player who had a notable career in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1993. Over the course of his 13-year career, Walker played in 526 games and accumulated 299 hits, including 17 home runs and 116 runs batted in, while maintaining a batting average of .246. Known for his speed on the bases, he successfully stole 67 bases, showcasing his ability to disrupt opposing defenses and contribute to his teams' offensive strategies. Walker played during a transformative era in baseball, navigating the evolving dynamics of the game in the 1980s and early 1990s. His contributions were significant as he brought a blend of speed and power to the field, making him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. Although he may not have recorded overwhelming statistics, his impact on the game extended beyond traditional metrics, as he was known for his hustle and determination, qualities that resonated with fans and teammates alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
526	1217	150	299	37	7	17	116	67	109	212	0.246	0.305	0.329	0.634	-2078.8

Career AVG .246 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 5.2% below league average.

Career OBP .305 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 6.2% below league average.

Career SLG .329 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 15.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.634 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 11.2% 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
1980	BOS	AL	19	57	3	12	0	0	1	5	3	6	10	0.211	.264 (-20%)	.326 (-10%)	.387 (-32%)	.714 (-22%)	-192.8
1981	BOS	AL	6	17	3	6	0	0	0	2	0	1	2	0.353	—	—	—	—	0.0
1983	BOS	AL	4	5	2	2	0	2	0	1	0	0	0	0.400	—	—	—	—	0.0
1984	BOS	AL	3	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1985	CHC	NL	21	12	3	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	5	0.083	—	—	—	—	0.0
1986	CHC	NL	28	101	21	28	3	2	1	7	15	10	20	0.277	.257 (+8%)	.325 (+4%)	.395 (-5%)	.720 (-1%)	-11.6
1987	CHC	NL	47	105	15	21	4	0	0	7	11	12	23	0.200	.262 (-24%)	.331 (-16%)	.415 (-43%)	.746 (-31%)	-575.2
1988	LAA	AL	33	78	8	12	1	0	0	2	2	6	15	0.154	.254 (-39%)	.317 (-33%)	.377 (-56%)	.695 (-45%)	-562.9
1991	CHC	NL	124	374	51	96	10	1	6	34	13	33	57	0.257	.255 (avg)	.323 (-3%)	.384 (-12%)	.708 (-8%)	-539.3
1992	CHC	NL	19	26	2	3	0	0	0	2	1	3	4	0.115	—	—	—	—	0.0
1992	NYN	NL	107	227	24	70	12	1	4	36	14	24	46	0.308	.255 (+21%)	.322 (+14%)	.377 (+12%)	.699 (+13%)	0.0
1993	NYN	NL	115	213	18	48	7	1	5	19	7	14	29	0.225	.265 (-15%)	.332 (-19%)	.403 (-16%)	.735 (-17%)	-765.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	74	34	88	145	8	22
3B	122	93	48	165	15	12
OF	174	107	231	10	8	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1980	BOS	2B	11	7	15	31	2	7
1981	BOS	2B	5	3	4	10	0	1
1983	BOS	OF	3	0	4	1	0	0
1984	BOS	2B	1	0	0	1	0	0
1985	CHN	2B	2	0	1	0	0	0
1985	CHN	OF	6	1	3	0	0	0
1986	CHN	OF	26	24	42	1	2	0
1987	CHN	3B	2	0	0	0	0	0
1987	CHN	OF	33	23	37	0	1	0
1988	CAL	2B	7	4	6	18	0	1
1988	CAL	3B	2	0	0	1	0	0
1988	CAL	OF	17	10	27	1	2	0
1991	CHN	2B	6	2	11	16	0	1
1991	CHN	3B	57	47	22	69	7	7
1991	CHN	OF	53	31	73	4	1	1
1992	CHN	2B	2	0	2	2	0	0
1992	CHN	3B	2	1	0	4	1	0
1992	CHN	OF	6	2	10	0	0	0
1992	NYN	2B	16	7	9	24	4	4
1992	NYN	3B	36	30	14	54	2	2
1992	NYN	OF	15	9	19	1	1	0
1993	NYN	2B	24	11	40	43	2	8
1993	NYN	3B	23	15	12	37	5	3
1993	NYN	OF	15	7	16	2	1	0