Jerry Walker, baseball player, 1957-1964

Jerry Walker

Born: 2/12/1939 in Ada, OK, USA

Died: 7/14/2024 in Ada, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1957-07-06 | Final Game: 1964-09-25

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Jerry Allen Walker

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Biography

Jerry Walker was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1957 until 1964. Born in 1939, Walker made a significant impact during his career, which spanned the late 1950s to the early 1960s, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more power-driven game. He finished his career with a record of 37-44 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.36. Walker was known for his resilience on the mound, accumulating a total of 326 strikeouts and securing 13 saves throughout his time in the league. Walker achieved the pinnacle of recognition in 1961 when he was selected as an All-Star, marking a highlight in his career. His contributions to his teams showcased his talent and determination, making him a valuable player during a competitive era of baseball. Although not a household name, Jerry Walker's legacy as a reliable pitcher remains a part of baseball history, reflecting the challenges and triumphs experienced by many players of his generation.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
37 44 190 90 16 4 13 747.0 734 362 97 341 326 4.36 0

Career ERA 4.36 vs. league average 3.79 across their career seasons — 15.0% 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
1957 BAL AL 1 0 13 3 1 1 1 27.7 24 9 14 13 2.93 3.83 (+24%) 228.4
1958 BAL AL 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 10.3 16 8 5 6 6.97 3.86 (-80%) -368.0
1959 BAL AL 11 10 30 22 7 2 4 182.0 160 59 52 100 2.92 3.90 (+25%) 2954.4
1960 BAL AL 3 4 29 18 1 0 5 118.0 107 49 56 48 3.74 3.82 (+2%) -3173.0
1961 KC1 AL 8 14 36 24 4 0 2 168.0 161 90 96 56 4.82 4.03 (-20%) -6750.5
1962 KC1 AL 8 9 31 21 3 1 0 143.3 165 94 78 57 5.90 3.96 (-49%) -7726.6
1963 CLE AL 6 6 39 2 0 0 1 88.0 92 48 36 41 4.91 3.46 (-42%) -3582.9
1964 CLE AL 0 1 6 0 0 0 0 9.7 9 5 4 5 4.66 3.58 (-30%) 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
211 252 24 58 6 0 4 21 1 7 51 0.230 0.253 0.302 0.554 -771.3

Career AVG .230 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 9.6% below league average.

Career OBP .253 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 21.3% below league average.

Career SLG .302 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 22.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.554 vs. league average 0.709 across their career seasons — 21.8% below 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
1957 BAL AL 13 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1958 BAL AL 6 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1959 BAL AL 31 65 4 11 0 0 1 4 1 1 15 0.169 .256 (-34%) .323 (-44%) .392 (-45%) .715 (-45%) -485.7
1960 BAL AL 35 38 6 14 2 0 0 3 0 2 6 0.368 — — — — 0.0
1961 KC1 AL 45 64 6 16 2 0 0 7 0 3 9 0.250 .258 (-3%) .328 (-14%) .399 (-30%) .727 (-22%) -243.4
1962 KC1 AL 36 57 7 15 2 0 3 5 0 0 15 0.263 .257 (+2%) .326 (-21%) .393 (+16%) .719 (-1%) -42.2
1963 CLE AL 39 19 1 2 0 0 0 2 0 1 5 0.105 — — — — 0.0
1964 CLE AL 6 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 190 90 43 133 2 10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1957 BAL P 13 3 0 5 0 0
1958 BAL P 6 0 2 0 0 0
1959 BAL P 30 22 5 32 0 2
1960 BAL P 29 18 5 23 0 1
1961 KC1 P 36 24 9 31 0 4
1962 KC1 P 31 21 15 27 0 3
1963 CLE P 39 2 7 14 2 0
1964 CLE P 6 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 190