Tillie Walker

Born: 9/4/1887 in Telford, TN, USA

Died: 9/21/1959 in Unicoi, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-06-10 | Final Game: 1923-10-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Clarence William Walker

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Biography

Tillie Walker, born in 1887, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball whose career spanned from 1911 to 1923. Over the course of 1,421 games, Walker established himself as a formidable offensive force, accumulating 1,423 hits and a batting average of .281. His contributions at the plate included 118 home runs and 679 RBIs, showcasing a blend of power and consistency that made him a respected figure in the game during the early 20th century, a time when baseball was transitioning from the deadball era to a more power-driven approach. Walker was known for his speed on the bases as well, finishing his career with 129 stolen bases, an impressive feat for his era. His ability to combine hitting prowess with base-stealing agility allowed him to impact games in multiple ways, contributing to his teams' successes throughout his career. Tillie Walker's legacy is remembered not only for his statistics but also for the role he played in the evolution of baseball during a period marked by significant changes in the style of play. His achievements have solidified his place in baseball history as a key player of his time.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1421 5067 696 1423 244 71 118 679 129 416 583 0.281 0.339 0.427 0.766 10976.8

Career AVG .281 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — +5.9% above league average.

Career OBP .339 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .427 vs. league average .355 across their career seasons — +20.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.766 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — +11.9% above 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
1911 WSN AL 95 356 44 99 6 4 2 39 12 15 62 0.278 .266 (+4%) .336 (-7%) .356 (-6%) .693 (-7%) -514.3
1912 WSN AL 39 110 22 30 2 1 0 9 11 8 17 0.273 .268 (+1%) .335 (-1%) .358 (-14%) .694 (-7%) -117.1
1913 SLA AL 23 85 7 25 4 1 0 11 5 2 9 0.294 .259 (+13%) .325 (-5%) .345 (+6%) .670 (+1%) -21.9
1914 SLA AL 151 517 67 154 24 16 6 78 29 51 72 0.298 .255 (+17%) .322 (+13%) .339 (+30%) .661 (+22%) 2075.9
1915 SLA AL 144 510 53 137 20 7 5 49 20 36 77 0.269 .250 (+7%) .318 (+1%) .332 (+10%) .651 (+6%) 458.5
1916 BOS AL 128 467 68 124 29 11 3 46 14 23 45 0.266 .248 (+7%) .314 (-4%) .326 (+21%) .640 (+9%) 470.8
1917 BOS AL 106 337 41 83 18 7 2 37 6 25 38 0.246 .248 (-1%) .312 (-4%) .323 (+11%) .635 (+4%) 105.2
1918 PHA AL 114 414 56 122 20 0 11 48 8 41 44 0.295 .255 (+15%) .318 (+13%) .326 (+29%) .645 (+21%) 1586.2
1919 PHA AL 125 456 47 133 30 6 10 64 8 26 41 0.292 .262 (+11%) .322 (+2%) .347 (+29%) .670 (+16%) 1182.0
1920 PHA AL 149 585 79 157 23 7 17 82 8 41 59 0.268 .271 (-1%) .331 (-3%) .363 (+15%) .694 (+6%) 607.5
1921 PHA AL 142 556 89 169 32 5 23 101 3 73 41 0.304 .286 (+6%) .344 (+13%) .395 (+27%) .739 (+21%) 2496.6
1922 PHA AL 153 565 111 160 31 4 37 99 4 61 67 0.283 .285 (-1%) .345 (+3%) .397 (+38%) .743 (+22%) 2500.4
1923 PHA AL 52 109 12 30 5 2 2 16 1 14 11 0.275 .282 (-3%) .344 (+7%) .390 (+6%) .734 (+6%) 146.9

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 11 1 3 0 1 0 1 1 2 0.273

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1916 WS BOS 3 11 1 3 0 1 0 1 1 2 0.273

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1 0 2 0 0 0
OF 1348 0 2904 221 167 46

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1911 WS1 OF 94 0 163 14 16 1
1912 WS1 2B 1 0 2 0 0 0
1912 WS1 OF 34 0 35 6 8 3
1913 SLA OF 23 0 36 5 4 0
1914 SLA OF 145 0 311 30 10 5
1915 SLA OF 139 0 333 27 23 5
1916 BOS OF 128 0 290 12 13 4
1917 BOS OF 96 0 225 20 7 7
1918 PHA OF 109 0 242 24 13 4
1919 PHA OF 115 0 253 13 19 4
1920 PHA OF 149 0 318 26 22 5
1921 PHA OF 142 0 337 24 17 3
1922 PHA OF 148 0 309 19 15 4
1923 PHA OF 26 0 52 1 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 731
Center Field 573
Right Field 52

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1914 Most Valuable Player AL 12th 9.0 64 0