P. J. Walters, baseball player, 2009-2013

P. J. Walters

Born: 3/12/1985 in Dothan, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 2009-04-17 | Final Game: 2013-07-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Phillip DeWayne Walters

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Biography

P. J. Walters was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2009 to 2013. Born in 1985, Walters made his mark primarily with the St. Louis Cardinals and later with the Minnesota Twins. He was known for his competitive spirit and versatility on the mound, often being called upon in various situations to provide relief or start games. Throughout his career, he finished with a record of 6-10 and an earned run average (ERA) of 6.28, striking out 104 batters over his tenure in the majors. Walters' career unfolded during a period characterized by evolving pitching strategies and an increasing emphasis on player specialization. Despite facing challenges in consistently securing wins, he demonstrated resilience and adaptability, traits that are often celebrated in the world of baseball. While he did not record any saves, his contributions as a reliable option in the pitching rotation highlighted his ability to perform under pressure. Though his time in the majors was brief, Walters remains a part of baseball history, reflecting the journey of many players striving for success in the competitive landscape of professional sports.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
6 10 40 24 1 0 0 152.0 178 106 29 62 104 6.28 0

Career ERA 6.28 vs. league average 4.04 across their career seasons — 55.2% 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
2009 STL NL 0 0 8 1 0 0 0 16.0 21 17 9 14 9.56 4.32 (-121%) -
2010 STL NL 2 0 7 3 0 0 0 30.0 32 20 10 22 6.00 4.08 (-47%) -
2011 STL NL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 4.0 3 4 2 3 9.00 — -
2011 TOR AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 1 1 0.00 — 0.0
2012 MIN AL 2 5 12 12 1 0 0 61.7 71 39 22 42 5.69 4.01 (-42%) -2285.4
2013 MIN AL 2 5 8 8 0 0 0 39.3 51 26 18 22 5.95 3.87 (-54%) -1155.3

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
40 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 0.000 0.091 0.000 0.091 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .091 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 71.9% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.091 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 87.5% 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
2009 STL NL 8 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2010 STL NL 7 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2011 STL NL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2011 TOR AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2012 MIN AL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2013 MIN AL 8 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 40 24 12 15 1 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2009 SLN P 8 1 0 3 0 0
2010 SLN P 7 3 2 1 0 1
2011 SLN P 4 0 1 0 0 0
2011 TOR P 1 0 1 0 0 1
2012 MIN P 12 12 5 7 1 1
2013 MIN P 8 8 3 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 40

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of South Alabama Mobile AL 2004, 2005, 2006