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Standard Batting

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Season Age Team Lg WAR G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB BA OBP SLG OPS OPS+ rOBA Rbat+ TB HBP SH Pos Awards
1920 42 COG NNL -0.1 7 16 13 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 .077 .200 .077 .277 -17 .164 -10 1 0 1 /1
1921 43 COG NNL 0.2 8 19 16 2 5 1 0 0 1 0 2 .313 .421 .375 .796 126 .388 132 6 1 0 /19
2 Yrs 0.1 15 35 29 2 6 1 0 0 1 0 4 .207 .324 .241 .565 65 .289 73 7 1 1 1/9
162 Game Avg 1.4 162 378 313 22 65 11 0 0 11 0 43 .207 .324 .241 .565 65 .289 73 76 11 11

Value Batting

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Season Age Team Lg PA Rbat Rbaser Rdp Rfield Rpos RAA WAA Rrep RAR WAR waaWL% 162WL% oWAR dWAR oRAR Pos Awards
1920 42 COG NNL 16 -2 0 0 0 1 -1 -0.1 0 -1 -0.1 .490 .500 -0.1 0.0 -1 /1
1921 43 COG NNL 19 1 0 0 0 1 2 0.2 0 2 0.2 .523 .501 0.2 0.0 2 /19
2 Yrs 35 -1 0 0 0 3 1 0.1 0 1 0.1 .508 .500 0.1 0.0 2 1/9
162 Game Avg 378 -12 -1 0 -1 28 14 1.3 2 15 1.4 .508 .500 1.5 -0.1 17

Advanced Batting

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Batting Batting Ratios
Season Age Team Lg PA rOBA Rbat+ BAbip ISO HR% BB% RS% Pos Awards
1920 42 COG NNL 16 .164 -10 .077 .000 0.0 12.5 0.0 /1
1921 43 COG NNL 19 .388 132 .313 .063 0.0 10.5 25.0 /19
2 Yrs 35 .289 73 .207 .034 0.0 11.4 18.2 1/9
MLB Average .339 100 .294 .101 0.8 7.2 34.8
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Walter Ball born?

Walter Ball was born on September 12, 1877.

Where was Walter Ball born?

Walter Ball was born in Detroit, MI.

How many seasons did Walter Ball play?

Walter Ball played 2 seasons.

Is Walter Ball in the Hall of Fame?

Walter Ball has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

What position did Walter Ball play?

Walter Ball was a Pitcher and Rightfielder.

How many strikeouts did Walter Ball have?

Walter Ball had 28 strikeouts over his career.

How many teams has Walter Ball played for?

Walter Ball played for 1 team, the Chicago Giants.

When did Walter Ball retire?

Walter Ball last played in 1921.

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