Ernie Walker, baseball player, 1913-1915

Ernie Walker

Born: 9/17/1890 in Blossburg, AL, USA

Died: 4/1/1965 in Pell City, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-04-13 | Final Game: 1915-07-06

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Ernest Robert Walker

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Biography

Ernie Walker, born in 1890, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early 20th century as a position player. His career spanned from 1913 to July 6, 1915, during a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era into a more offensive-minded approach. Walker played a total of 131 games, where he recorded 65 hits, including one home run, and drove in 25 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .256. Known for his speed on the bases, he also successfully stole 11 bases, showcasing his agility and ability to contribute to his team's offense in various ways. While Walker's career was relatively brief, his contributions during a period of significant change in baseball history reflected the evolving strategies of the game. His playing style, characterized by an aggressive approach on the basepaths, illustrated the increasing importance of speed and base running in the sport. Despite retiring over a century ago, Ernie Walker remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing a time when players were beginning to redefine their roles and the dynamics of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
131 254 34 65 9 5 1 25 11 36 63 0.256 0.351 0.343 0.693 402.2

Career AVG .256 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .351 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — +9.0% above league average.

Career SLG .343 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.693 vs. league average 0.660 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
1913 SLA AL 7 14 0 3 0 0 0 2 0 0 5 0.214 — — — — 0.0
1914 SLA AL 74 131 19 39 5 3 1 14 6 13 26 0.298 .255 (+17%) .322 (+13%) .339 (+19%) .661 (+16%) 368.9
1915 SLA AL 50 109 15 23 4 2 0 9 5 23 32 0.211 .250 (-16%) .318 (+9%) .332 (-14%) .651 (-3%) 33.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 73 0 86 4 7 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1913 SLA OF 2 0 5 0 0 0
1914 SLA OF 38 0 45 3 2 0
1915 SLA OF 33 0 36 1 5 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 25
Center Field 13
Right Field 37