Hub Walker

Born: 8/17/1906 in Gulfport, MS, USA

Died: 11/26/1982 in San Jose, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1931-04-15 | Final Game: 1945-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Harvey Willos Walker

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Biography

Hub Walker, born in 1906, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1931 to 1945. A versatile position player, Walker made a notable impact during an era that saw the transition from the deadball era to the more power-oriented phases of the game. His playing style was characterized by solid contact hitting, as evidenced by his career batting average of .263, which he achieved over 297 games. Walker was not known for his power, finishing his career with 5 home runs, but he contributed significantly to his teams with 205 hits and 60 RBIs. In addition to his batting prowess, Walker was also a capable baserunner, stealing 26 bases throughout his career. His contributions on the field reflected the hustle and tenacity that were hallmarks of players during his time, as he navigated the challenges of the wartime years when many players were enlisted in the military. Walker's career, though perhaps overshadowed by more prominent stars of his day, remains a testament to the diverse talents that populated Major League Baseball in the early to mid-20th century. He retired on September 30, 1945, leaving behind a legacy of hard work and determination as a reliable presence in the lineup.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
297	779	117	205	43	6	5	60	26	104	89	0.263	0.354	0.353	0.707	-179.5

Career AVG .263 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .354 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .353 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 9.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.707 vs. league average 0.729 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
1931	DET	AL	90	252	27	72	13	1	0	16	10	23	25	0.286	.276 (+3%)	.338 (+5%)	.388 (-11%)	.726 (-4%)	-94.1
1935	DET	AL	9	25	4	4	3	0	0	1	0	3	4	0.160	—	—	—	—	0.0
1936	CIN	NL	92	258	49	71	18	1	4	23	8	35	32	0.275	.283 (-3%)	.349 (+5%)	.404 (-1%)	.753 (+2%)	140.4
1937	CIN	NL	78	221	33	55	9	4	1	19	7	34	24	0.249	.276 (-10%)	.342 (+2%)	.398 (-15%)	.740 (-7%)	-225.9
1945	DET	AL	28	23	4	3	0	0	0	1	1	9	4	0.130	—	—	—	—	0.0