Rube Walker

Born: 5/16/1926 in Lenoir, NC, USA

Died: 12/12/1992 in Morganton, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1948-04-20 | Final Game: 1958-06-15

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

Full name: Albert Bluford Walker

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Biography

Rube Walker was a professional baseball player born in 1926 who played in Major League Baseball primarily during the 1950s. His career spanned from 1948 until June 15, 1958, and he appeared in a total of 608 games. Walker was known for his versatility as a position player, contributing significantly to his teams during a competitive era in baseball marked by the post-World War II boom and the rise of power hitting. Throughout his career, Walker recorded 360 hits and hit 35 home runs, driving in 192 runs with a batting average of .227. While he may not have been a prolific base stealer, with only 3 stolen bases to his name, Walker's overall contributions on the field were noteworthy. His tenure in the league came during a time when the game was evolving, with players increasingly showcasing their power and athleticism, and he played a part in this transition as a reliable presence in the lineup. Walker's impact on the game is remembered as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
608	1585	114	360	69	3	35	192	3	150	213	0.227	0.294	0.341	0.635	-3651.7

Career AVG .227 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 12.8% below league average.

Career OBP .294 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 12.0% below league average.

Career SLG .341 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 12.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.635 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — 12.3% 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
1948	CHC	NL	79	171	17	47	8	0	5	26	0	24	17	0.275	.263 (+4%)	.340 (+9%)	.379 (+8%)	.719 (+8%)	317.9
1949	CHC	NL	56	172	11	42	4	1	3	22	0	9	18	0.244	.262 (-7%)	.343 (-18%)	.384 (-14%)	.727 (-16%)	-524.6
1950	CHC	NL	74	213	19	49	7	1	6	16	0	18	34	0.230	.265 (-14%)	.346 (-16%)	.401 (-11%)	.747 (-14%)	-585.6
1951	CHC	NL	37	107	9	25	4	0	2	5	0	12	13	0.234	.260 (-10%)	.336 (-8%)	.385 (-15%)	.721 (-12%)	-206.8
1951	BRO	NL	36	74	6	18	4	0	2	9	0	6	14	0.243	.260 (-7%)	.336 (-11%)	.385 (-2%)	.721 (-6%)	-206.8
1952	BRO	NL	46	139	9	36	8	0	1	19	0	8	17	0.259	.252 (+3%)	.326 (-7%)	.369 (-9%)	.696 (-8%)	-200.4
1953	BRO	NL	43	95	5	23	6	0	3	9	0	7	11	0.242	.264 (-8%)	.335 (-10%)	.397 (+1%)	.733 (-4%)	-92.0
1954	BRO	NL	50	155	12	28	7	0	5	23	0	24	17	0.181	.261 (-31%)	.333 (-13%)	.390 (-17%)	.723 (-15%)	-405.5
1955	BRO	NL	48	103	6	26	5	0	2	13	1	15	11	0.252	.258 (-2%)	.332 (+3%)	.393 (-9%)	.726 (-3%)	-46.6
1956	BRO	NL	54	146	5	31	6	1	3	20	0	7	18	0.212	.258 (-18%)	.331 (-26%)	.397 (-17%)	.728 (-21%)	-609.1
1957	BRO	NL	60	166	12	30	8	0	2	23	2	15	33	0.181	.257 (-30%)	.323 (-25%)	.391 (-32%)	.715 (-29%)	-893.0
1958	LAD	NL	25	44	3	5	2	0	1	7	0	5	10	0.114	—	—	—	—	-314.2

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1956	WS	BRO	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	466	164	1976	204	39	32

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1948	CHN	C	44	0	178	22	4	3
1949	CHN	C	43	0	166	23	7	2
1950	CHN	C	62	0	240	34	7	6
1951	CHN	C	31	0	111	15	4	2
1951	BRO	C	23	0	62	8	2	0
1952	BRO	C	40	0	217	16	3	2
1953	BRO	C	28	0	120	12	3	2
1954	BRO	C	47	46	259	19	1	4
1955	BRO	C	35	27	147	10	2	3
1956	BRO	C	43	37	184	20	3	4
1957	BRO	C	50	42	230	20	2	3
1958	LAN	C	20	12	62	5	1	1