Speed Walker

Born: 1/23/1898 in Munhall, PA, USA

Died: 6/10/1959 in West Mifflin, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1923-09-15 | Final Game: 1923-09-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Joseph Richard Walker

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Biography

Speed Walker, born in 1898, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in the early 20th century. He played as a position player, making his mark in the major leagues during the 1923 season. Despite his limited time on the field, Walker showcased a competent batting ability, finishing his career with a batting average of 0.286 over 2 games. He recorded 2 hits, although he did not achieve any home runs or RBIs during his tenure. Walker’s career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the post-Deadball Era where players began to embrace more power hitting and team dynamics evolved. Although his time in the league was short-lived, his contributions to the game during this era highlight the diverse range of players who graced the diamond, each leaving their mark, however small it may have been. Walker's legacy serves as a reminder of the many athletes who aspired to greatness in the sport, even if they did not have the opportunity to do so over a long career.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	7	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.286	0.286	0.286	0.571	0.0

Career AVG .286 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 17.1% below league average.

Career SLG .286 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 26.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.571 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 22.2% 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
1923	STL	NL	2	7	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	2	0	19	0	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1923	SLN	1B	2	0	19	0	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	2