Walter Kopp

Walter G. Kopp

• Bats Left, Throws Right
• Height 6' 0", Weight 195 lb.

• Born ~1914

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Biographical Information

Catcher Walter Kopp played minor league baseball from 1937 to 1946, missing the 1943-1945 seasons. He spent the vast majority of his career in class C ball, playing a handful of games at the B level. Statistical information is incomplete, however it is known that he had at least 423 hits, of which at least 62 were doubles, six were triples and 18 were home runs. In 1939 with the Tyler Trojans, Marshall Tigers and Henderson Oilers, he batted .332.

While a manager, major league All-Star Dick Donovan played under his tutelage.

Year-by-Year Managerial Record

Year	Team	League	Record	Finish	Organization	Playoffs
1940	Texarkana Liners	East Texas League		6th	none		replaced Clair Bates
1941	Texarkana Twins	Cotton States League		--	Detroit Tigers	--	replaced by Jake Atz Jr.
1946	St. Cloud Rox	Northern League	73-31	1st	New York Giants	League Champs
1947	Fort Lauderdale Braves	Florida International League	35-18	8th	Boston Braves		replaced Red Nichols (0-1) on May 18
1948	Fort Lauderdale Braves	Florida International League	9-25	--	none	--	replaced by Theodore Madjeski (20-29) on May 10