Dixie Walker

Born: 6/1/1888 in Brownsville, PA, USA

Died: 11/14/1965 in Leeds, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1909-09-17 | Final Game: 1912-05-29

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 192 lbs

Full name: Ewart Gladstone Walker

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Biography

Dixie Walker, born in 1888, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 20th century, a time characterized by the transition from the Deadball Era to a more offense-oriented game. His career spanned from 1909 until his final appearance on May 29, 1912. Walker recorded a win-loss record of 25-31 over the course of his career, showcasing his competitive spirit on the mound. He finished with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.52, indicating that he was a capable pitcher during a period when the art of throwing was evolving and offenses began to ramp up. Throughout his tenure in Major League Baseball, Walker struck out a total of 203 batters. Despite not recording any saves, his contributions on the mound were significant in a league that was still finding its identity. Walker's playing style reflected the gritty nature of the era, as pitchers often relied on precision and strategy rather than the overpowering velocity that would later define the game. While his career was relatively short, Walker's presence during this formative period in baseball history contributed to the development of pitching techniques that would influence future generations.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
25	31	74	62	40	5	0	481.0	485	188	6	142	203	3.52	0

Career ERA 3.52 vs. league average 3.02 across their career seasons — 16.6% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1909	WSN	AL	3	1	4	4	4	0	36.0	31	10	6	25	2.50	2.55 (+2%)	-
1910	WSN	AL	11	11	29	26	16	3	199.3	177	73	68	84	3.30	2.79 (-18%)	-
1911	WSN	AL	8	13	32	24	15	2	185.7	205	70	50	65	3.39	3.37 (-1%)	-
1912	WSN	AL	3	6	9	8	5	0	60.0	72	35	18	29	5.25	3.36 (-56%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
76	164	14	33	3	0	0	5	1	13	39	0.201	0.268	0.220	0.488	-548.4

Career AVG .201 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 21.9% below league average.

Career OBP .268 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 17.3% below league average.

Career SLG .220 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 35.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.488 vs. league average 0.663 across their career seasons — 26.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1909	WSN	AL	4	13	1	2	0	0	1	0	3	0.154	—	—	—	—	0.0
1910	WSN	AL	29	69	3	9	0	0	0	4	17	0.130	.249 (-48%)	.317 (-40%)	.326 (-60%)	.644 (-50%)	-525.8
1911	WSN	AL	34	66	6	20	2	5	0	3	12	0.303	.266 (+14%)	.336 (+2%)	.356 (-7%)	.693 (-2%)	-22.6
1912	WSN	AL	9	16	4	2	1	0	0	6	7	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0