Walter Curley
Born: 3/12/1874 in Upton, MA, USA
Died: 9/23/1920 in Worcester, MA, USA
MLB Debut: 1899-09-12 | Final Game: 1899-09-22
Bats: R | Throws: R
Full name: Walter James Curley
Biography
Walter Curley, born in 1874, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period from 1899 to 1909. Primarily serving as a position player, Curley made his mark in Major League Baseball during the late 19th century, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Despite his short career, he participated in a total of 10 games in the major leagues, showcasing his talents at the sport's highest level.
Curley recorded 4 hits throughout his time in the majors, achieving a batting average of .108. He contributed 2 runs batted in but did not hit any home runs or steal any bases. His limited statistics reflect the challenges he faced in securing a more prominent role on his team, but his presence in the league during this transformative period remains a part of baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 37 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0.108 | 0.233 | 0.162 | 0.395 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1899 | CHC | NL | 10 | 37 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0.108 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 10 | 0 | 12 | 27 | 4 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1899 | CHN | 2B | 10 | 0 | 12 | 27 | 4 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 10 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of the Holy Cross | Worcester | MA | 1894, 1895, 1896, 1897, 1898 |
| University of Massachusetts Amherst | Amherst | MA | 1893 |
| University of Virginia | Charlottesville | VA | 1899 |