Tom Walker, baseball player, 1972-1977

Tom Walker

Born: 11/7/1948 in Tampa, FL, USA

Died: 10/23/2023 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1972-04-23 | Final Game: 1977-07-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 188 lbs

Full name: Robert Thomas Walker

📊 Compare This Player 📈 View Career Timeline

Biography

Tom Walker, born in 1948, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1972 until his retirement in 1977. Over the course of his time in Major League Baseball, Walker compiled a win-loss record of 18-23 and achieved an earned run average (ERA) of 3.87. Known for his competitive spirit on the mound, he struck out 262 batters and recorded 11 saves throughout his career. Walker played during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the rise of power hitters and evolving pitching strategies. His ability to manage games and contribute out of the bullpen showcased his versatility as a pitcher. While not achieving superstar status, Walker's contributions to his teams were marked by a solid performance that reflected the grit and determination of pitchers of his time. His career remains a testament to the hard work and dedication that defined many players of the 1970s, an era that laid the groundwork for the modern game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
18 23 191 17 2 0 11 414.0 418 178 40 142 262 3.87 0

Career ERA 3.87 vs. league average 3.65 across their career seasons — 6.0% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1972 WSN NL 2 2 46 0 0 0 2 74.7 71 24 22 42 2.89 3.26 (+11%) -
1973 WSN NL 7 5 54 0 0 0 4 91.7 95 37 42 68 3.63 3.75 (+3%) -
1974 WSN NL 4 5 33 8 1 0 2 91.7 96 39 28 70 3.83 3.63 (-6%) -
1975 DET AL 3 8 36 9 1 0 0 115.3 116 57 40 60 4.45 3.71 (-20%) -2390.7
1976 STL NL 1 2 10 0 0 0 3 19.7 22 9 3 11 4.12 3.51 (-17%) -
1977 WSN NL 1 1 11 0 0 0 0 19.0 15 10 7 10 4.74 4.00 (-18%) -
1977 LAA AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2.0 3 2 0 1 9.00 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
191 33 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 2 8 0.152 0.200 0.182 0.382 0.0

Career AVG .152 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 40.8% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 38.1% below league average.

Career SLG .182 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 51.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.382 vs. league average 0.697 across their career seasons — 45.2% 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
1972 WSN NL 46 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1973 WSN NL 54 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1974 WSN NL 33 16 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.188 — — — — 0.0
1975 DET AL 36 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1976 STL NL 10 5 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.400 — — — — 0.0
1977 WSN NL 11 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1977 LAA AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 191 17 21 45 6 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1972 MON P 46 0 6 10 3 1
1973 MON P 54 0 5 12 1 0
1974 MON P 33 8 5 9 0 1
1975 DET P 36 9 3 12 2 0
1976 SLN P 10 0 1 0 0 0
1977 MON P 11 0 1 2 0 0
1977 CAL P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 191

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Brevard Community College Cocoa FL 1967, 1968