Walter Birchler
Walter Charles Birchler
Born: 1945
Primary Position: Shortstop
All Position(s) Played: 2B
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 180
Career: 1965-1966
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Walter Birchler compiled a career batting average of .214 with 0 home runs and 15 RBI in his 51-game career with the Bluefield Orioles, Fox Cities Foxes and Aberdeen Pheasants. He began playing during the 1965 season and last took the field during the 1966 campaign.
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Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | A | MIDW | Fox Cities Foxes | 26 | 87 | 79 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 28 | .139 | .209 | .177 | .387 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1965 | R | APPY | Bluefield Orioles | 20 | 70 | 60 | 6 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 11 | .300 | .391 | .317 | .708 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1966 | Short Season A | NORL1 | Aberdeen Pheasants | 5 | 24 | 20 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | .250 | .375 | .300 | .675 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Totals | 51 | 181 | 159 | 16 | 34 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 41 | .214 | .302 | .245 | .547 | 39 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | A | MIDW | Fox Cities Foxes | SS | 24 | 40 | 60 | 6 | 10 | .943 | 4.167 |
| 1965 | R | APPY | Bluefield Orioles | 2B | 15 | 28 | 25 | 2 | 2 | .964 | 3.533 |
| Totals | 39 | 68 | 85 | 8 | 12 | .950 | 3.923 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | R | Appalachian League | Bluefield Orioles | BAL | ||
| 1965 | A | Midwest League | Fox Cities Foxes | BAL | ||
| 1966 | Short Season A | Northern League | Aberdeen Pheasants | BAL |
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