Walt Kellner

Walter Joseph Kellner

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 0", Weight 200 lb.
• School University of Arizona
• High School Amphitheater High School
• Debut September 6, 1952
• Final Game September 11, 1953
• Born April 26, 1929 in Tucson, AZ USA
• Died June 19, 2006 in Tucson, AZ USA

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Biographical Information

Named after Hall of Famer Walter Johnson, pitcher Walt Kellner played parts of two seasons in the majors with the Philadelphia Athletics. With the Athletics, he was a teammate of his brother, pitcher Alex Kellner, and was the same size.

In addition to his brother, Alex, several other members of Kellner's family played baseball. His father, John "Pop" Kellner, played in the minors, as did his son, Frank Kellner. Walt's other son, Joe Kellner, played college ball for the University of Arizona.

In seven innings pitched during parts of two season with the Athletics, Kellner walked 7 and struck out 6 hitters. In seven minor league seasons, he never had a winning record.

Related Sites

• Walt Kellner at the SABR Bio Project