Johnny Walker

Born: 12/11/1896 in Toulon, IL, USA

Died: 8/19/1976 in Hollywood, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1919-09-19 | Final Game: 1921-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: John Miles Walker

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Biography

Johnny Walker was a professional baseball player born in 1896, who made his mark in the major leagues from 1919 to 1921. Primarily a position player, Walker showcased his skills in a total of 125 games during his brief career. He finished with a batting average of .251, accumulating 114 hits, including 2 home runs and driving in 51 runs. Walker also demonstrated his speed on the basepaths, recording 5 stolen bases. Playing during the post-World War I era, Walker’s contributions came at a time when the game was beginning to evolve, transitioning away from the deadball era and embracing a more dynamic style of play. Although he did not achieve superstar status, his role as a reliable player reflected the grit and determination characteristic of many athletes of his time. Walker's legacy lives on in the annals of baseball history, representing the dedication of the players who laid the groundwork for future generations of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
125	454	41	114	15	5	2	51	5	9	32	0.251	0.270	0.319	0.590	-1586.5

Career AVG .251 vs. league average .275 across their career seasons — 8.6% below league average.

Career OBP .270 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 19.1% below league average.

Career SLG .319 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — 13.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.590 vs. league average 0.705 across their career seasons — 16.3% 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
1919	PHA	AL	3	9	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1920	PHA	AL	9	22	0	5	1	0	0	5	0	0	1	0.227	—	—	—	—	0.0
1921	PHA	AL	113	423	41	109	14	5	2	46	5	9	29	0.258	.286 (-10%)	.344 (-19%)	.395 (-17%)	.739 (-18%)	-1586.5