P John Walker #35
Age: 26 | Bats: L | Throws: L | Morale: Good
04/03/1973
P JOHN WALKER #35 - AGE: 26 - BATS: L - THROWS: L - MORALE: GOOD
G GS Rec SV ERA IP HA HR BB K WHIP WAR
0 0 0-0 0 0.00 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.0
PITCHING RATINGS (OSA)
Overall Pot. Overall Vs Left Vs Right Pot.
Stuff 45 45 45 50
Movement 55 60 55 55
Control 35 35 35 35
PITCHING RATINGS
Pitch Cur. Pot.
Fastball 50 55
Curveball 40 40
Changeup 55 65
Sinker 50 50
 
OTHER PITCHING RATINGS
Velocity 92-94 Mph
Stamina 40
Suggested Role Starter
Type Extreme Groundball
Hold Runners 65
Defense 60
RUN/BUNT RATINGS
Running Speed: 20
Stealing Ability: 20
Baserunning Inst.: 25
Sacrifice Bunt: 75
Bunt for Hit: 20
   
GAME LOG, LAST 10 GAMES
Date Vs. Result Start IP H R ER BB K Dec
03/28/1973 @ BAL Win, 5-4 X 5.1 6 2 2 5 5 Win
03/23/1973 @ MON Win, 9-1 X 5.0 6 1 1 3 2 Win
03/17/1973 @ BOS Win, 4-2 X 5.0 5 1 0 1 3 Win
03/12/1973 @ DET Loss, 3-4 X 5.0 5 1 1 3 5
03/05/1973 @ ATL Win, 6-1 X 5.0 6 1 1 1 5 Win
02/27/1973 CHH Win, 2-0 X 5.0 1 0 0 4 4 Win
PERSONALITY
John is always willing to do his part.
High: Adaptability
Birthday:02/20/1947
Born in:Tulsa, OK
Nationality:American
Height:6' 0"
Weight:185 lbs
Local Popularity:Fair
National Pop.:Fair
STATUS
Contract:Major League Contract
Salary:$60,000
Signed Through:1973 Season
Major Service:3 Years, 49 Days
Service This Yr:None
40-Man Service:None, None
Pro Service:5 Years
Arbitration Eligibility:Arbitration eligible in offseason
Option Years:3 option years left
Contract Extension: -
Drafted:1968, 16th Pick in Round 2
CAREER PITCHING STATS
Year/Team/League Age G GS W L SV ERA IP HA R ER HR BB K CG SHO WHIP BABIP FIP WAR ERA+
1969 Seattle - MLB 22 6 2 0 2 0 7.36 14.2 12 12 12 2 7 13 0 0 1.30 .256 4.02 0.1 52
1970 Seattle - MLB 23 40 17 8 8 6 3.01 152.1 110 56 51 10 63 81 1 0 1.14 .217 3.65 2.2 133
1971 Seattle - MLB 24 29 29 13 7 0 2.59 194.2 154 64 56 11 96 98 6 5 1.28 .242 3.73 2.3 141
1972 Seattle - MLB 25 30 30 12 13 0 2.93 193.1 152 67 63 15 74 82 2 1 1.17 .226 3.76 1.3 112
Total MLB 105 78 33 30 6 2.95 555.0 428 199 182 38 240 274 9 6 1.20 .230 3.73 5.8 122
CAREER MINOR LEAGUE PITCHING STATS
Year/Team/League Age G GS W L SV ERA IP HA R ER HR BB K CG SHO WHIP BABIP FIP WAR ERA+
1968 Total - 21 15 15 7 4 0 2.79 100.0 91 33 31 4 31 113 0 0 1.22 .320 2.42 3.6 100
CAREER FIELDING STATS
Year/Team/League POS G GS PO A DP TC E PCT INN RNG ZR EFF PB RSTA RTO RTO%
1969 Seattle - MLB P 6 2 0 1 0 1 0 1.000 14.2 0.61 +0.1 .996
1970 Seattle - MLB P 40 17 10 22 2 34 2 .941 152.1 1.89 -0.3 .929
1971 Seattle - MLB P 29 29 17 24 2 42 1 .976 194.2 1.90 +2.8 1.193
1972 Seattle - MLB P 30 30 7 18 2 26 1 .962 193.1 1.16 +1.7 1.167
TOTAL P 105 78 34 65 6 103 4 .961 555.0 1.61 +4.4 1.077
PLAYER HISTORY
09/01/1968 Drafted in the 1968 first-year player draft (Round 2, Pick 16, 44th overall pick) by the Seattle Emeralds, out of college Wichita State
10/31/1968 Named the #84 prospect in the MLB
11/19/1968 Received a 1-year contract through automatic renewal worth a total of $22,200.
01/01/1969 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 40 (55); Movement: 50 (55); Control: 40 (60).
01/01/1969 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 40 (55); Movement: 50 (55); Control: 40 (60).
04/08/1969 Named the #42 prospect in the MLB
07/03/1969 Named the #20 prospect in the MLB
11/17/1969 Received a 1-year contract through automatic renewal worth a total of $23,400.
01/01/1970 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 45 (50); Movement: 55 (55); Control: 45 (55).
01/01/1970 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 45 (50); Movement: 55 (55); Control: 45 (55).
11/17/1970 Received a 1-year contract through automatic renewal worth a total of $24,800.
01/01/1971 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 45 (50); Movement: 55 (55); Control: 45 (45).
01/01/1971 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 45 (50); Movement: 55 (55); Control: 45 (45).
03/08/1971 Outstandingly completed training to improve his secondary pitch at the Seattle Emeralds development complex.
05/23/1971 Pitches a 5-hit shutout against the Atlanta Generals with 8 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed!
06/27/1971 Pitches a 2-hit shutout against the Twin Cities Northmen with 6 strikeouts and 2 BB allowed!
07/04/1971 Pitches a 6-hit shutout against the Houston Drillers with 2 strikeouts and 0 BB allowed!
07/18/1971 Pitches a 2-hit shutout against the Boston Terriers with 4 strikeouts and 2 BB allowed!
08/29/1971 Pitches a 5-hit shutout against the Dallas Wranglers with 1 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed!
11/13/1971 Received a 1-year contract through automatic renewal worth a total of $26,400.
01/01/1972 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 45 (50); Movement: 55 (55); Control: 40 (40).
01/01/1972 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 45 (50); Movement: 55 (55); Control: 40 (40).
09/02/1972 Pitches a 2-hit shutout against the Baltimore Lords with 5 strikeouts and 0 BB allowed!
11/10/1972 Received a 1-year contract through arbitration worth a total of $60,000.
01/01/1973 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 45 (50); Movement: 55 (55); Control: 35 (35).
01/01/1973 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 45 (50); Movement: 55 (55); Control: 35 (35).
LEADERBOARD APPEARANCES
Year ERA Rank
1971 2.59 5
Year BABIP Rank
1971 .242 5
1972 .226 6
Year H/9 Rank
1971 7.12 6
Year QSP Rank
1971 .759 6
Year SHO Rank
1971 5 1
Year GB% Rank
1971 0.55 7
1972 0.56 10
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