Walter Portka
Walter Portka
Born: 1926
Primary Position: Catcher
Bats: Right
Throws:
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 200
Career: 1947-1949
Walter Portka compiled a career batting average of .275 with 11 home runs and 9 RBI in his 112-game career with the Welch Miners. He began playing during the 1947 season and last took the field during the 1949 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | D | APPY1 | Welch Miners | 96 | 313 | 313 | 90 | 17 | 4 | 9 | .288 | .288 | .454 | .741 | 142 | |||||||||||
| 1949 | D | APPY1 | Welch Miners | 16 | 67 | 62 | 8 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 9 | .210 | .269 | .323 | .591 | 20 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Totals | 112 | 380 | 375 | 8 | 103 | 18 | 4 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 9 | .275 | .284 | .432 | .716 | 162 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G | PB | SB | CS | CS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | D | APPY1 | Welch Miners | C | 16 | 107 | 9 | 2 | 2 | .983 | 7.250 | 5 | |||
| Totals | 16 | 107 | 9 | 2 | 2 | .983 | 7.250 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | D | Appalachian League | Welch Miners | PHA | ||
| 1949 | D | Appalachian League | Welch Miners | PHA |
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