Roxy Walters

Born: 11/5/1892 in San Francisco, CA, USA

Died: 6/3/1956 in Alameda, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1915-09-16 | Final Game: 1925-06-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Alfred John Walters

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Biography

Roxy Walters, born in 1892, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues from 1915 until his retirement in 1925. Primarily serving as a position player, Walters participated in 498 games throughout his career, where he recorded 317 hits and 116 RBIs. His batting average stood at .222, and he showcased a modest ability on the base paths with 13 stolen bases. Despite never hitting a home run, Walters contributed to his teams with consistent contact hitting and defensive versatility. Playing during a time when the game was transitioning into the lively ball era, Walters experienced the evolution of baseball firsthand. His career spanned the years leading up to and following World War I, a period that saw increased attendance and the burgeoning popularity of the sport in American culture. While his individual statistics may not have placed him among the game's greats, Walters' commitment and presence in the Major Leagues contributed to the fabric of baseball history during a transformative decade.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
498	1426	119	317	41	6	0	116	13	97	151	0.222	0.281	0.259	0.541	-4783.9

Career AVG .222 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — 17.9% below league average.

Career OBP .281 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 15.5% below league average.

Career SLG .259 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 29.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.541 vs. league average 0.700 across their career seasons — 22.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1915	NYY	AL	2	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1916	NYY	AL	66	203	13	54	9	3	23	2	14	42	0.266	.248 (+7%)	.314 (+2%)	.326 (+4%)	.640 (+3%)	76.1
1917	NYY	AL	61	171	16	45	2	0	14	2	9	22	0.263	.248 (+6%)	.312 (-3%)	.323 (-15%)	.635 (-9%)	-230.5
1918	NYY	AL	64	191	18	38	5	1	12	3	9	18	0.199	.255 (-22%)	.318 (-25%)	.326 (-28%)	.645 (-26%)	-853.7
1919	BOS	AL	48	135	7	26	2	0	9	1	7	15	0.193	.262 (-27%)	.322 (-20%)	.347 (-40%)	.670 (-31%)	-642.3
1920	BOS	AL	88	258	25	51	11	1	28	2	30	21	0.198	.271 (-27%)	.331 (-9%)	.363 (-32%)	.694 (-21%)	-846.5
1921	BOS	AL	54	169	17	34	4	1	14	3	10	11	0.201	.286 (-30%)	.344 (-26%)	.395 (-40%)	.739 (-34%)	-1013.8
1922	BOS	AL	38	98	4	19	2	0	6	0	6	8	0.194	.285 (-32%)	.345 (-31%)	.397 (-46%)	.743 (-39%)	-663.1
1923	BOS	AL	40	104	9	26	4	0	5	0	2	6	0.250	.282 (-12%)	.344 (-23%)	.390 (-26%)	.734 (-25%)	-460.9
1924	CLE	AL	32	74	10	19	2	0	5	0	10	6	0.257	.283 (-10%)	.345 (avg)	.389 (-27%)	.734 (-14%)	-149.4
1925	CLE	AL	5	20	0	4	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	PO	A	E	DP
1B	2	3	0	0	0
2B	8	9	10	0	1
C	462	1863	525	62	66
OF	9	12	2	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1915	NYA	C	2	8	3	0	1
1916	NYA	C	65	346	102	12	13
1917	NYA	C	57	263	73	11	6
1918	NYA	C	50	199	47	12	6
1918	NYA	OF	9	12	2	1	1
1919	BOS	C	47	162	54	4	3
1920	BOS	1B	2	3	0	0	0
1920	BOS	C	85	351	94	9	15
1921	BOS	C	54	232	53	3	11
1922	BOS	C	36	117	30	5	5
1923	BOS	2B	1	0	2	0	0
1923	BOS	C	36	111	36	4	2
1924	CLE	2B	7	9	8	0	1
1924	CLE	C	25	66	26	2	3
1925	CLE	C	5	8	7	0	1