Rube Walker
Albert Bluford Walker
Born: May 16, 1926
Lenoir, NC US
Deceased: December 12, 1992
Morganton, NC US
Primary Position: Catcher
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 175
Career: 1944-1960
Major League Statistics
Rube Walker compiled a career batting average of .304 with 48 home runs and 280 RBI in his 432-game career with the Erwin Cubs, Portsmouth Cubs, Nashville Vols, Davenport Cubs, St. Paul Saints, Houston Buffs and Atlanta Crackers. He began playing during the 1944 season and last took the field during the 1960 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | D | APPY1 | Erwin Cubs | 55 | 193 | 182 | 26 | 48 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 28 | 1 | 8 | 26 | .264 | .306 | .346 | .652 | 63 | 3 | 0 | ||||
| 1945 | A1 | SOUA | Nashville Vols | 20 | 53 | 51 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 2 | .216 | .245 | .314 | .559 | 16 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 1945 | B | PIED | Portsmouth Cubs | 71 | 252 | 225 | 31 | 58 | 14 | 1 | 7 | 27 | 1 | 24 | 22 | .258 | .337 | .422 | .760 | 95 | 3 | 0 | ||||
| 1946 | B | IIIL | Davenport Cubs | 96 | 392 | 356 | 53 | 126 | 18 | 6 | 13 | 85 | 2 | 34 | 25 | .354 | .412 | .548 | .960 | 195 | 1 | 1 | ||||
| 1947 | AA | SOUA | Nashville Vols | 128 | 461 | 435 | 67 | 144 | 20 | 1 | 22 | 105 | 0 | 26 | 45 | .331 | .369 | .533 | .902 | 232 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 1959 | AAA | AA2 | (+) Houston Buffs | 103 | 327 | 280 | 26 | 75 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 36 | 0 | 41 | 43 | .268 | .360 | .357 | .717 | 100 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 10 | ||
| 1959 | AAA | AA2 | (+) St. Paul Saints | 103 | 327 | 280 | 26 | 75 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 36 | 0 | 41 | 43 | .268 | .360 | .357 | .717 | 100 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 10 | ||
| 1960 | AA | SOUA | Atlanta Crackers | 62 | 177 | 147 | 22 | 37 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 29 | 0 | 29 | 20 | .252 | .373 | .374 | .747 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Totals | 432 | 1528 | 1396 | 202 | 424 | 60 | 14 | 48 | 280 | 4 | 0 | 123 | 140 | .304 | .363 | .470 | .833 | 656 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G | PB | SB | CS | CS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | D | APPY1 | Erwin Cubs | C | 48 | 304 | 18 | 13 | 3 | .961 | 6.708 | 10 | |||
| 1945 | B | PIED | Portsmouth Cubs | C | 64 | 332 | 27 | 15 | 4 | .960 | 5.609 | 3 | |||
| 1945 | A1 | SOUA | Nashville Vols | C | 10 | 46 | 9 | 4 | 1 | .932 | 5.500 | 1 | |||
| 1946 | B | IIIL | Davenport Cubs | C | 95 | 468 | 55 | 11 | 7 | .979 | 5.505 | 13 | |||
| 1947 | AA | SOUA | Nashville Vols | C | 109 | 435 | 36 | 17 | 2 | .965 | 4.321 | 10 | |||
| 1960 | AA | SOUA | Atlanta Crackers | C | 44 | 221 | 11 | 4 | 3 | .983 | 5.273 | 6 | |||
| Totals | 370 | 1806 | 156 | 64 | 20 | .968 | 5.303 | 43 | 0 | 0 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | D | Appalachian League | Erwin Cubs | CHN | ||
| 1945 | B | Piedmont League | Portsmouth Cubs | CHN | ||
| 1945 | A1 | Southern League | Nashville Vols | CHN | ||
| 1946 | B | Illinois-Indiana-Iowa League | Davenport Cubs | CHN | ||
| 1947 | AA | Southern League | Nashville Vols | CHN | ||
| 1959 | AAA | American Association 2 | St. Paul Saints | LAN | ||
| 1959 | AAA | American Association 2 | Houston Buffs | |||
| 1960 | AA | Southern Association | Atlanta Crackers | LAN |
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