Mysterious Walker

Born: 3/21/1884 in Utica, NE, USA

Died: 2/1/1958 in Oak Park, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1910-06-28 | Final Game: 1915-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Frederick Mitchell Walker

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Biography

Mysterious Walker, born in 1884, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1910 to 1915. He played in an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented style of play, which influenced the dynamics of pitching and hitting during his time. Walker's professional record stood at 7 wins and 23 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.0, reflecting the challenges he faced on the mound in an increasingly competitive league. Throughout his career, Walker demonstrated a capacity for strikeouts, accumulating a total of 143, which showcased his ability to overpower hitters despite his overall record. Additionally, he recorded one save, highlighting his capability to contribute in high-pressure situations. Although his win-loss record may not capture the full scope of his contributions to his teams, Walker's presence on the field during the early 20th century added to the rich tapestry of baseball history as it evolved through significant changes in gameplay and strategy.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
7	23	61	36	17	0	1	297.3	306	132	9	136	143	4.00	0

Career ERA 4.00 vs. league average 2.99 across their career seasons — 33.6% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1910	CIN	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	3.0	4	1	4	1	3.00	—	0.0
1912	CLE	AL	0	0	1	0	0	0	1.0	0	0	1	0	0.00	—	0.0
1913	BRO	NL	1	3	11	8	3	0	58.3	44	23	35	35	3.55	3.07 (-16%)	-1552.7
1914	PTF	FL	4	16	35	21	12	0	169.3	197	81	74	79	4.31	2.93 (-47%)	-859.7
1915	BRF	FL	2	4	13	7	2	1	65.7	61	27	22	28	3.70	2.90 (-28%)	-445.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
62	99	5	15	4	0	0	5	1	8	28	0.152	0.215	0.192	0.407	-408.6

Career AVG .152 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 40.9% below league average.

Career OBP .215 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 33.5% below league average.

Career SLG .192 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 43.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.407 vs. league average 0.663 across their career seasons — 38.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1910	CIN	NL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1912	CLE	AL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1913	BRO	NL	11	18	0	3	1	3	0	1	7	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1914	PTF	FL	36	53	1	6	1	1	0	6	21	0.113	.255 (-56%)	.322 (-37%)	.339 (-61%)	.661 (-49%)	-408.6
1915	BRF	FL	13	27	4	6	2	1	1	1	0	0.222	—	—	—	—	0.0