Morrie Aderholt, baseball player, 1939-1945

Morrie Aderholt

Born: 9/13/1915 in Mount Olive, NC, USA

Died: 3/18/1955 in Sarasota, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1939-09-13 | Final Game: 1945-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 188 lbs

Full name: Morris Woodrow Aderholt

Biography

Morrie Aderholt was a professional baseball player born in 1915, who made his mark in Major League Baseball as a position player from 1939 to 1945. Over the course of his career, Aderholt participated in 106 games, during which he recorded 70 hits, three home runs, and 32 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .267. Known for his versatility on the field, Aderholt also contributed with his speed, amassing three stolen bases throughout his time in the league. Playing during a tumultuous period that included World War II, Aderholt's career unfolded against the backdrop of a changing sport, as many players enlisted in the military and the composition of teams shifted dramatically. Despite the challenges of the era, he managed to carve out a respectable career, showcasing solid offensive skills and the tenacity that characterized players of his time. Morrie Aderholt remains a part of baseball history, having left his imprint during a unique chapter of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
106 262 36 70 7 3 3 32 3 19 29 0.267 0.317 0.351 0.668 74.2

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 11 0 31 23 8 5
3B 1 0 1 2 1 0
OF 45 0 93 1 5 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 11
Third Base 1
Left Field 42
Right Field 3

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Wake Forest University Winston-Salem NC 1935, 1936, 1937, 1938