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Wilson Roberts League
4-21-2047
Walt Lankford Relief Pitcher
Retired (1980, Age 37)
CAREER BIOGRAPHICAL DATA
ERA 3.40 Total Rating   Bats/Throws R/R
W-L 71-54 Status Deceased (2024) Option Years 0  
SV 131 Age at Death 81 Date of Birth 10-17-1943
K 772 Drafted Round 1, Pick 2
(1965)
Majors Svc Time 15 years
(115 games)
IP 933.1
WHIP 1.29
OFFENSE PITCHING MENTORING
Contact vs. R Contact vs. L D- Endurance D+   Ldrship D+
Power vs. R Power vs. L D- Velocity B+   Mentor Val C+
Speed Bunt D+ Control B-
POSITIONS DEFENSE/HEALTH POSTSEASON
 C * --- SS --- Range WS Rings 0
1B --- LF --- Arm C+ WS Appearances 0
2B --- CF ---   Health B- LCS Appearances 1
3B --- RF ---   Injured Days 0 All Star Teams 3
* League requires 65% rating to start at catcher.

Year League Award
1975NLAll Star Reserve (RP)
1976NLAll Star Reserve (RP)
1977NLAll Star Reserve (RP)

Statistics prior to 1970 were earned in the Mookie Wilson League.

Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1980-11-01Walt Lankford has retired from the Atlanta Peaches
1977-11-01Walt Lankford now holds the league record for career pitching appearances.
1975-06-19The Atlanta Peaches have removed Walt Lankford from the trade block.
1975-06-05The Atlanta Peaches have placed Walt Lankford on the trade block.
1975-06-01The Atlanta Peaches have removed Walt Lankford from the trade block.
1975-06-01The Atlanta Peaches have placed Walt Lankford on the trade block.
1972-07-21Walt Lankford of the Atlanta Juicier Quarter Pounders is injured and is expected to be out 41 days.