Fred Walters, baseball player, 1945-1945

Fred Walters

Born: 9/4/1912 in Laurel, MS, USA

Died: 2/1/1980 in Laurel, MS, USA

MLB Debut: 1945-04-17 | Final Game: 1945-08-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Fred James Walters

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Biography

Fred Walters, born in 1912, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during his brief Major League Baseball career, which spanned from April 17, 1945, to August 9, 1945. Serving primarily in an era marked by the tail end of World War II, Walters participated in a season where many teams were affected by player shortages due to military service. Over the course of his career, he played in 40 games, accumulating 16 hits and finishing with a batting average of .172. Despite not hitting any home runs, he contributed 5 runs batted in and demonstrated his speed on the base paths with 1 stolen base. Walters' time in the league was short-lived, reflecting the challenges faced by players during this unique period in baseball history. While he may not have achieved the statistical milestones that often define a player's legacy, his participation in Major League Baseball during such a transitional time adds an important chapter to the sport's narrative. His career serves as a reminder of the diverse stories that populate baseball's rich history, particularly during the mid-20th century when the game was beginning to evolve in response to the social changes of post-war America.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
40 93 2 16 2 0 0 5 1 10 9 0.172 0.252 0.194 0.446 -515.7

Career AVG .172 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 34.1% below league average.

Career OBP .252 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 23.2% below league average.

Career SLG .194 vs. league average .355 across their career seasons — 45.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.446 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — 34.8% 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 BOS AL 40 93 2 16 2 0 0 5 1 10 9 0.172 .260 (-34%) .328 (-23%) .354 (-45%) .683 (-35%) -515.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 38 0 108 35 1 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1945 BOS C 38 0 108 35 1 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 38

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Mississippi State University Mississippi State MS 1935, 1936, 1937