Norm Wallen, baseball player, 1945-1945

Norm Wallen

Born: 2/13/1918 in Milwaukee, WI, USA

Died: 6/20/1994 in Milwaukee, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1945-04-20 | Final Game: 1945-04-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Norman Edward Wallen

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Biography

Norm Wallen, born in 1918, had a brief career in Major League Baseball that spanned from April 20 to April 24, 1945. As a position player, Wallen's time in the league was limited to just four games, during which he recorded two hits and one run batted in, culminating in a batting average of .133. Despite not having the opportunity to make a significant impact on the field, Wallen's participation in the league came during a unique period in baseball history, shortly after World War II, when many players were returning from military service and the league was experiencing a shift in talent levels. Wallen's career, although fleeting, reflected the challenges and transitions of post-war baseball. The game was evolving, with many players who had served in the war re-entering the sport, and the competition for roster spots was fierce. While Wallen did not achieve notable statistical success, his presence in the major leagues during this transitional time adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history, reminding fans of the countless players who contributed to the game, even if their careers were not long-lived.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
4 15 1 2 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0.133 0.188 0.267 0.454 0.0

Career AVG .133 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 48.9% below league average.

Career OBP .188 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 43.0% below league average.

Career SLG .267 vs. league average .355 across their career seasons — 24.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.454 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — 33.6% 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
1945 BSN NL 4 15 1 2 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0.133 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 4 0 3 5 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1945 BSN 3B 4 0 3 5 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 4