Walter East
Walter Rufus East
Born: March 29, 1883
Deceased: August 28, 1930
Primary Position: Second base
All Position(s) Played: LF, OF
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Career: 1903-1912
Walter East compiled a career batting average of .270 with 0 home runs and 0 RBI in his 656-game career with the Pittsburg Coal Diggers, Akron Buckeyes, Akron Rubbernecks, Akron Champs, Nashville Vols, Little Rock Travelers, Montreal Royals, Buffalo Bisons, Memphis Turtles, Mansfield Brownies and Atlanta Crackers. He began playing during the 1903 season and last took the field during the 1912 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | D | WA | Pittsburg Coal Diggers | 53 | 215 | 215 | 50 | .233 | .233 | .233 | .465 | 50 | ||||||||||||||
| 1906 | C | OHPA | Akron Rubbernecks | 132 | 512 | 512 | 149 | .291 | .291 | .291 | .582 | 149 | ||||||||||||||
| 1907 | C | OHPA | Akron Champs | 129 | 480 | 480 | 137 | .285 | .285 | .285 | .571 | 137 | ||||||||||||||
| 1908 | A | SOUA | (+) Nashville Vols | 119 | 464 | 464 | 121 | .261 | .261 | .261 | .522 | 121 | ||||||||||||||
| 1908 | A | SOUA | (+) Little Rock Travelers | 119 | 464 | 464 | 121 | .261 | .261 | .261 | .522 | 121 | ||||||||||||||
| 1909 | A | SOUA | Nashville Vols | 138 | 492 | 492 | 131 | .266 | .266 | .266 | .533 | 131 | ||||||||||||||
| 1910 | A | IL | (+) Montreal Royals | 73 | 238 | 238 | 55 | 6 | 3 | 0 | .231 | .231 | .282 | .513 | 67 | |||||||||||
| 1910 | A | IL | (+) Buffalo Bisons | 73 | 238 | 238 | 55 | 6 | 3 | 0 | .231 | .231 | .282 | .513 | 67 | |||||||||||
| 1911 | A | SOUA | Memphis Turtles | 131 | 475 | 475 | 123 | .259 | .259 | .259 | .518 | 123 | ||||||||||||||
| 1912 | A | SOUA | Atlanta Crackers | 40 | 132 | 132 | 31 | .235 | .235 | .235 | .470 | 31 | ||||||||||||||
| 1912 | D | OHSL3 | Mansfield Brownies | 33 | 116 | 116 | 34 | 5 | 2 | 0 | .293 | .293 | .371 | .664 | 43 | |||||||||||
| Totals | 656 | 2422 | 2422 | 0 | 655 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .270 | .270 | .274 | .545 | 664 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | C | OHPA | Akron Rubbernecks | 2B | 126 | 332 | 321 | 53 | .925 | 5.183 | |
| Totals | 126 | 332 | 321 | 53 | 0 | .925 | 5.183 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | D | Missouri Valley League | Pittsburg Coal Diggers | |||
| 1905 | C | Ohio-Pennsylvania League | Akron Buckeyes | |||
| 1906 | C | Ohio-Pennsylvania League | Akron Rubbernecks | |||
| 1907 | C | Ohio-Pennsylvania League | Akron Champs | |||
| 1908 | A | Southern League | Nashville Vols | |||
| 1908 | A | Southern League | Little Rock Travelers | |||
| 1909 | A | Southern League | Nashville Vols | |||
| 1910 | A | Eastern League | Montreal Royals | |||
| 1910 | A | Eastern League | Buffalo Bisons | |||
| 1911 | A | Southern League | Memphis Turtles | |||
| 1912 | D | Ohio State League | Mansfield Brownies | |||
| 1912 | A | Southern League | Atlanta Crackers |
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