Walter Zink

Walter Noble Zink

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 0", Weight 165 lb.
• School Amherst College
• High School Pittsfield High School
• Debut July 6, 1921
• Final Game July 19, 1921
• Born November 21, 1898 in Pittsfield, MA USA
• Died June 12, 1964 in Quincy, MA USA

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Biographical Information

Walter Zink was at Amherst College during 1918-1921 and then came to the majors in 1921 with the New York Giants. He pitched four innings in two games, with a 2.25 ERA although his WHIP was 1.750. He also pitched that year for the Indianapolis Indians.

According to the New York Times of June 2, 1921, Zink was on his college baseball, football, basketball and track teams.

A record of Amherst alumni indicates that Walter went to Pittsfield High School, was an agent with a life insurance company and director of athletics for a school in New Jersey. [1]

Nearly a century after Walter came to the majors, another pitcher named Zink did also - Charlie Zink.