Edsall Walker

Born: 9/15/1910 in Catskill, NY, USA

Died: 2/19/1997 in Catskill, NY, USA

Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Edsall Elliott Walker

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Biography

Edsall Walker, born in 1910, is an active pitcher known for his solid performance on the mound. With a career record of 54-29, Walker has established himself as a reliable option for his team, showcasing an earned run average (ERA) of 4.28 over his career. His ability to strike out opposing batters is evident in his impressive total of 358 strikeouts, complemented by 6 saves throughout his tenure. Walker's skill and consistency have earned him recognition, resulting in two All-Star selections, which highlight his status as one of the prominent pitchers in the league today. In an era characterized by evolving pitching strategies and increased competition, Walker has adapted his game to remain relevant and effective. His playing style, marked by a strong fastball and strategic use of off-speed pitches, allows him to navigate through challenging lineups. As he continues his career, Walker's contributions to the game resonate with fans and aspiring players alike, solidifying his place in baseball history as an enduring figure in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
54 29 121 84 50 3 6 680.7 659 324 20 280 358 4.28 0

Career ERA 4.28 vs. league average 4.00 across their career seasons — 7.2% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1936 HG NN2 2 0 6 6 1 0 0 29.7 34 17 16 19 5.16 4.59 (-12%) -793.5
1937 HG NN2 7 1 16 9 5 0 2 74.3 59 31 35 34 3.75 4.34 (+13%) 874.7
1938 HG NN2 10 0 11 10 6 2 0 74.7 71 30 22 42 3.62 4.35 (+17%) 2837.2
1939 HG NN2 5 3 11 9 7 0 0 72.0 69 31 25 40 3.88 4.28 (+10%) 1358.9
1940 HG NN2 13 4 21 18 12 1 1 136.7 127 63 64 81 4.15 4.21 (+2%) 1991.0
1941 HG NN2 0 2 2 1 1 0 0 11.0 15 8 3 9 6.55 3.94 (-66%) 136.5
1941 PS NN2 3 6 12 10 7 0 0 73.7 78 42 30 34 5.13 3.94 (-30%) 1075.6
1942 PS NN2 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 0 0.00 — 0.0
1942 HG NN2 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 9.3 5 2 3 5 1.93 3.57 (+46%) 0.0
1943 HG NN2 9 4 21 12 9 0 2 111.7 91 45 52 50 3.63 3.50 (-4%) 181.3
1944 HG NN2 5 4 11 4 2 0 0 64.3 76 39 19 32 5.46 3.57 (-53%) 169.1
1945 HG NN2 0 4 8 3 0 0 1 23.3 34 16 10 12 6.17 3.67 (-68%) 406.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
144 290 54 80 9 6 6 46 1 21 3 0.276 0.327 0.410 0.737 48.0

Career AVG .276 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .327 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .410 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — +9.2% above league average.

Career OPS 0.737 vs. league average 0.710 across their career seasons — near 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
1936 HG NN2 8 14 4 5 0 1 1 3 0 0 0 0.357 — — — — 0.0
1937 HG NN2 16 30 8 8 2 0 1 5 0 1 0 0.267 — — — — 0.0
1938 HG NN2 12 30 8 9 1 0 1 5 0 1 0 0.300 — — — — 0.0
1939 HG NN2 11 30 1 7 1 0 1 5 0 2 0 0.233 — — — — 0.0
1940 HG NN2 21 52 8 12 1 0 0 8 1 3 0 0.231 .267 (-14%) .335 (-19%) .387 (-36%) .722 (-28%) -235.2
1941 HG NN2 2 4 1 1 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1941 PS NN2 15 30 5 7 1 1 0 0 0 4 1 0.233 — — — — 0.0
1942 PS NN2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1942 HG NN2 1 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1943 HG NN2 28 48 13 16 2 2 1 8 0 6 0 0.333 — — — — 283.2
1944 HG NN2 16 29 4 10 0 1 0 6 0 1 0 0.345 — — — — 0.0
1945 HG NN2 13 19 2 4 1 1 0 3 0 3 2 0.211 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
6 12 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0.083

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1944 NWS HG 2 5 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0.200
1943 NWS HG 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
1939 NLC HG 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
1939 NLP2 HG 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1 1 5 3 0 31.0 29 9 18 20 2.61

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1944 NWS HG 1 0 2 1 0 13.0 11 2 4 9 1.38
1943 NWS HG 0 0 1 0 0 5.0 4 1 6 3 1.80
1939 NLC HG 0 0 1 1 0 5.0 5 1 4 4 1.80
1939 NLP2 HG 0 1 1 1 0 8.0 9 5 4 4 5.62

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 8 3 3 0 1 0
P 121 84 20 206 10 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1936 HG P 6 6 2 7 1 0
1937 HG P 16 9 5 33 3 1
1938 HG OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1938 HG P 11 10 2 18 0 1
1939 HG P 11 9 4 21 1 1
1940 HG P 21 18 1 35 0 2
1941 HG P 2 1 0 2 0 0
1941 PS OF 1 0 0 0 1 0
1941 PS P 12 10 1 25 2 0
1942 PS P 1 1 0 0 0 0
1942 HG P 1 1 0 3 0 0
1943 HG OF 2 1 0 0 0 0
1943 HG P 21 12 4 35 2 0
1944 HG P 11 4 1 23 1 2
1945 HG OF 4 2 3 0 0 0
1945 HG P 8 3 0 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 121
Left Field 4
Right Field 4