Bob Walk Stats & Facts
Bob Walk Essentials Positions: Bats: R Throws: R Height: 75 Weight: 185 Born: Monday, November 26, 1956 in Van Nuys, CA USA Died: in , Debut: 5/26/1980 Last Game: 9/29/1993 Full Name: Robert Vernon Walk
Howard Johnson of the Mets strokes his 37th home run of the season to set a new National League record for switch-hitters
1991 – Howard Johnson of the Mets strokes his 37th home run of the season to set a new National League record for switch-hitters, in New York’s 10 – 8 loss to Pittsburgh. Johnson himself had set the previous mark in 1987. He will finish the year with 38 homers and 117 RBIs, becoming the first switch-hitter to lead the NL in driving home runs.
Glenn Davis swats two home runs and a double in leading a 6-3 triumph at Pittsburgh.
1986 – Glenn Davis swats two home runs and a double in leading a 6-3 triumph at Pittsburgh. Rick Rhoden and Bob Walk are his victims. Kevin Bass adds a solo shot to the winning effort.
Philadelphia Phillies acquire veteran outfielder Gary Matthews from the Atlanta Braves for pitcher Bob Walk
On March 25, 1981, the defending World Champion Philadelphia Phillies acquire veteran outfielder Gary Matthews from the Atlanta Braves for pitcher Bob Walk. Matthews will hit .301 and compile a .404 on-base percentage but will play in only 101 games in his first season with the Phillies. Atlanta’s new right-hander will compile a 12-13 record…
Bake McBride slams 3 run shot to give the Phillies a 1-0 series lead
On October 14, 1980 over 65,000 fans packed Veterans Stadium Bake McBride’s three-run shot off Dennis Leonard highlights a five-run Phillies 3rd inning and gives them a lead they wouldn’t lose in Game 1 of the World Series at against beating the Kansas City Royals 7-6. Bob Walk got the win and Tug McGraw got…
MLB Commissioner Bowie Kuhn suspends Atlanta Braves owner Ted Turner for one year
On January 2, 1977 MLB Commissioner Bowie Kuhn suspends Atlanta Braves owner Ted Turner for one year as a result of tampering charges in the Gary Matthews free agent signing. The Braves are permitted to keep the outfielder, however. The Braves owner, an accomplished sailor, uses his free time to pursue another goal, winning this…
