Walter Rasmussen
Walter John Rasmussen Jr. "Rabbit"
Born: May 17, 1927
Deceased: November 9, 2000
Primary Position: Outfield
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 145
Career: 1945-1952
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Walter Rasmussen compiled a career batting average of .280 with 2 home runs and 72 RBI in his 597-game career with the Elizabethton Betsy Cubs, Marion Cardinals, Hutchinson Cubs, Hutchinson/Springfield Cubs, Selma Cloverleafs, Baton Rouge Red Sticks, Grand Rapids Jets, Monroe Sports, Anniston Rams, Fort Lauderdale Braves, El Dorado Oilers and Hot Springs Bathers. He began playing during the 1945 season and last took the field during the 1952 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | D | APPY1 | Elizabethton Betsy Cubs | 97 | 444 | 386 | 50 | 95 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 28 | 49 | 56 | .246 | .334 | .290 | .624 | 112 | 2 | 7 | ||||
| 1947 | D | OHSL4 | Marion Cardinals | 78 | 350 | 288 | 62 | 88 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 47 | 12 | 57 | 26 | .306 | .420 | .385 | .806 | 111 | 0 | 5 | ||||
| 1947 | C | WA | Hutchinson Cubs | 39 | 112 | 112 | 28 | 3 | 2 | 0 | .250 | .250 | .312 | .562 | 35 | |||||||||||
| 1948 | C | WA | Hutchinson/Springfield Cubs | 127 | 490 | 490 | 161 | 21 | 5 | 1 | .329 | .329 | .398 | .727 | 195 | |||||||||||
| 1949 | C | EVAN | Baton Rouge Red Sticks | 11 | 41 | 38 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 5 | .211 | .268 | .316 | .584 | 12 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 1950 | C | CSTL | Monroe Sports | 50 | 197 | 197 | 55 | 7 | 1 | 0 | .279 | .279 | .325 | .604 | 64 | |||||||||||
| 1950 | B | FLIN | Fort Lauderdale Braves | 37 | 123 | 123 | 29 | 3 | 1 | 0 | .236 | .236 | .276 | .512 | 34 | |||||||||||
| 1950 | B | SEAL3 | Anniston Rams | 34 | 135 | 135 | 44 | 6 | 0 | 0 | .326 | .326 | .370 | .696 | 50 | |||||||||||
| 1951 | C | CSTL | El Dorado Oilers | 46 | 182 | 182 | 41 | 7 | 1 | 0 | .225 | .225 | .275 | .500 | 50 | |||||||||||
| 1952 | C | CSTL | Hot Springs Bathers | 78 | 278 | 278 | 76 | 10 | 8 | 0 | .273 | .273 | .367 | .640 | 102 | |||||||||||
| Totals | 597 | 2352 | 2229 | 116 | 625 | 80 | 27 | 2 | 72 | 40 | 0 | 109 | 87 | .280 | .315 | .343 | .658 | 765 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | D | APPY1 | Elizabethton Betsy Cubs | OF | 97 | 225 | 11 | 6 | 3 | .975 | 2.433 |
| 1947 | D | OHSL4 | Marion Cardinals | OF | 77 | 107 | 8 | 4 | 0 | .966 | 1.494 |
| 1949 | C | EVAN | Baton Rouge Red Sticks | OF | 10 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.300 |
| Totals | 184 | 345 | 19 | 10 | 3 | .973 | 1.978 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | D | Appalachian League | Elizabethton Betsy Cubs | CHN | ||
| 1947 | D | Ohio State League | Marion Cardinals | CHN | ||
| 1947 | C | Western Association | Hutchinson Cubs | CHN | ||
| 1948 | C | Western Association | Hutchinson/Springfield Cubs | CHN | ||
| 1949 | B | Southeastern League | Selma Cloverleafs | CHN | ||
| 1949 | C | Evangeline League | Baton Rouge Red Sticks | |||
| 1949 | A | Central League | Grand Rapids Jets | |||
| 1950 | C | Cotton States League | Monroe Sports | |||
| 1950 | B | Southeastern League | Anniston Rams | |||
| 1950 | B | Florida International League | Fort Lauderdale Braves | |||
| 1951 | C | Cotton States League | El Dorado Oilers | |||
| 1952 | C | Cotton States League | Hot Springs Bathers |
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