Dixie Walker, baseball player, 105 home runs, 1931-1949

Dixie Walker

Born: 9/24/1910 in Villa Rica, GA, USA

Died: 5/17/1982 in Birmingham, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1931-04-28 | Final Game: 1949-09-22

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Fred Walker

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Biography

Dixie Walker, born in 1910, was a prominent Major League Baseball outfielder whose career spanned from 1931 to 1949. Known for his exceptional batting skills and consistent performance, Walker played in 1,905 games, amassing 2,064 hits and finishing with a career batting average of .306. His offensive contributions included 105 home runs and 1,023 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs throughout his career. Walker was also known for his speed on the basepaths, recording 59 stolen bases, which was a notable asset during an era that valued both power and speed. A five-time All-Star, Walker's impact on the game extended beyond his individual statistics. He played during a transformative period in baseball, navigating the sport through the Great Depression and the onset of World War II. His prowess at the plate and his leadership qualities made him a respected figure among teammates and opponents alike. Walker's legacy endures not only through his impressive career numbers but also through his contributions to the teams he played for, including the Brooklyn Dodgers and the Chicago White Sox. His performances helped solidify his place in baseball history as a skilled position player with a lasting influence on the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1905 6740 1037 2064 376 96 105 1023 59 817 325 0.306 0.383 0.437 0.820 22609.9

Career AVG .306 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — +14.4% above league average.

Career OBP .383 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — +13.9% above league average.

Career SLG .437 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — +15.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.820 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — +14.8% above 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
1931 NYY AL 2 10 1 3 2 0 0 1 0 0 4 0.300 — — — — 0.0
1933 NYY AL 98 328 68 90 15 7 15 51 2 26 28 0.274 .270 (+2%) .329 (avg) .377 (+33%) .707 (+17%) 925.2
1934 NYY AL 17 17 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.118 — — — — 0.0
1935 NYY AL 8 13 1 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.154 — — — — 0.0
1936 NYY AL 6 20 3 7 0 2 1 5 1 1 3 0.350 — — — — 0.0
1936 CHW AL 26 70 12 19 2 0 0 11 1 14 6 0.271 .283 (-4%) .349 (+14%) .404 (-26%) .753 (-7%) 0.0
1937 CHW AL 154 593 105 179 28 16 9 95 1 78 26 0.302 .276 (+9%) .342 (+12%) .398 (+13%) .740 (+12%) 1615.1
1938 DET AL 127 454 84 140 27 6 6 43 5 65 32 0.308 .272 (+13%) .341 (+16%) .392 (+11%) .734 (+13%) 1351.6
1939 DET AL 43 154 30 47 4 5 4 19 4 15 8 0.305 .274 (+11%) .342 (+7%) .393 (+21%) .735 (+14%) 361.7
1939 BRO NL 61 225 27 63 6 4 2 38 1 20 10 0.280 .274 (+2%) .342 (-1%) .393 (-6%) .735 (-4%) 361.7
1940 BRO NL 143 556 75 171 37 8 6 66 3 42 21 0.308 .267 (+15%) .335 (+7%) .387 (+12%) .722 (+10%) 987.8
1941 BRO NL 148 531 88 165 32 8 9 71 4 70 18 0.311 .262 (+19%) .332 (+18%) .373 (+21%) .705 (+19%) 2174.3
1942 BRO NL 118 393 57 114 28 1 6 54 1 47 15 0.290 .253 (+14%) .323 (+14%) .349 (+18%) .672 (+16%) 1198.0
1943 BRO NL 138 540 83 163 32 6 5 71 3 49 24 0.302 .255 (+18%) .324 (+12%) .346 (+19%) .671 (+15%) 1534.2
1944 BRO NL 147 535 77 191 37 8 13 91 6 72 27 0.357 .261 (+37%) .325 (+33%) .357 (+48%) .683 (+41%) 4421.8
1945 BRO NL 154 607 102 182 42 9 8 124 6 75 16 0.300 .260 (+15%) .328 (+16%) .354 (+23%) .683 (+20%) 2456.8
1946 BRO NL 150 576 80 184 29 9 9 116 14 67 28 0.319 .256 (+24%) .328 (+19%) .358 (+25%) .687 (+22%) 2558.8
1947 BRO NL 148 529 77 162 31 3 9 94 6 97 26 0.306 .262 (+17%) .336 (+23%) .376 (+14%) .712 (+18%) 2340.5
1948 PIT NL 129 408 39 129 19 3 2 54 1 52 18 0.316 .263 (+20%) .340 (+16%) .379 (+3%) .719 (+9%) 888.8
1949 PIT NL 88 181 26 51 4 1 1 18 0 26 11 0.282 .262 (+7%) .343 (+8%) .384 (-14%) .727 (-3%) -34.7

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
12 45 4 10 3 0 1 4 5 2 0.222

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1947 WS BRO 7 27 1 6 1 0 1 4 3 1 0.222
1941 WS BRO 5 18 3 4 2 0 0 0 2 1 0.222

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 3 0 24 3 3 2
OF 1736 0 3455 154 103 33

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1931 NYA OF 2 0 3 0 0 0
1933 NYA OF 77 0 194 7 8 1
1934 NYA OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
1935 NYA OF 2 0 3 0 1 0
1936 NYA OF 5 0 9 0 0 0
1936 CHA OF 17 0 46 2 0 0
1937 CHA OF 154 0 270 10 14 1
1938 DET OF 114 0 224 8 5 1
1939 DET OF 37 0 93 4 3 1
1939 BRO OF 59 0 144 5 5 3
1940 BRO OF 136 0 360 6 10 3
1941 BRO OF 146 0 309 19 8 8
1942 BRO OF 110 0 207 8 3 2
1943 BRO OF 136 0 262 20 9 2
1944 BRO OF 140 0 260 17 11 4
1945 BRO OF 153 0 346 18 3 4
1946 BRO OF 149 0 237 15 8 3
1947 BRO OF 147 0 261 9 10 0
1948 PIT OF 112 0 168 4 4 0
1949 PIT 1B 3 0 24 3 3 2
1949 PIT OF 39 0 58 2 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 3
Left Field 245
Center Field 318
Right Field 1202

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1945 Baseball Magazine All-Star RF
1945 Baseball Magazine All-Star RF
1944 TSN All-Star OF

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1948 Most Valuable Player NL 28th 2.0 336 0
1947 Most Valuable Player NL 19th 14.0 336 1
1946 Most Valuable Player NL 2nd 159.0 336 0
1945 Most Valuable Player NL 9th 66.0 336 0
1944 Most Valuable Player NL 3rd 145.0 336 3
1943 Most Valuable Player NL 24th 5.0 336 0
1941 Most Valuable Player NL 10th 34.0 336 1
1940 Most Valuable Player NL 6th 71.0 336 0