Walter Lonergan
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1911)
Walter Lonergan was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 1911 for the Boston Red Sox. In 10 career games, he hit .269 with 7 hits and 1 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'7" / 156 lb
- Died
- 1/23/1958 in Lexington, MA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1911-08-17
- Last Game
- 1911-09-22
Full name: Walter Lawrence Lonergan
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 26 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | .269 | .296 | .269 | .566 | 0 |
Career AVG .269 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .296 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 11.9% below league average.
Career SLG .269 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — 24.6% below league average.
Career OPS .566 vs. league average .693 across their career seasons — 18.4% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | BOS | AL | 10 | 26 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | .269 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 10 | 26 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | .269 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (10 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 15 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | .400 |
| Away | 4 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .091 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911-09-22 | BOS | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-09-07 | BOS | PHA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1911-09-06 | BOS | PHA | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1911-09-06 | BOS | PHA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1911-09-05 | BOS | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-09-04 | BOS | NYY | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1911-09-04 | BOS | NYY | L | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-09-02 | BOS | PHA | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1911-09-01 | BOS | PHA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1911-08-17 | BOS | DET | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 7 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
Walter Lonergan: the record in brief
Between the debut on August 17, 1911 and the final game on September 22, 1911, Walter Lonergan built the record summarized on this page. Lonergan's only club in the season tables is the Boston Red Sox. Lonergan, born on September 22, 1885, in Boston, MA, USA, is listed as a second baseman and batted and threw right-handed. The bio gives 5'7" and 156 pounds. Lonergan died on January 23, 1958, in Lexington, MA, USA. Walter Lonergan was the playing name; the full given name is Walter Lawrence.
Lonergan's career batting table shows 10 games, 26 at bats and 7 hits, a .269 average; the totals also include 1 runs batted in. Lonergan hit .269 while the league hit .267 over the same span, a figure close to average. The season table holds a single row: 1911 with the Boston Red Sox, 10 games, 26 at bats and 7 hits.
Most of Lonergan's defensive work, 7 games, came at second base; the rest of the position table shows third base (1) and shortstop (1).
Frequently Asked Questions about Walter Lonergan
- Was Walter Lonergan a pitcher?
- No. Walter Lonergan was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Walter Lonergan hit?
- Walter Lonergan hit 0 career home runs with 7 hits.
- What teams did Walter Lonergan play for?
- Walter Lonergan played for one team, the Boston Red Sox (1911).
- What were Walter Lonergan's career stats?
- In 10 games, Walter Lonergan had 7 hits, 1 RBI, 2 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .269 batting average.
- What position did Walter Lonergan play?
- Walter Lonergan played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Walter Lonergan and how much did he weigh?
- Walter Lonergan was listed at 5 feet 7 inches and 156 pounds.
- What was Walter Lonergan's career batting average?
- Walter Lonergan batted .269 over his career, with 7 hits in 26 at bats.
- How many RBI did Walter Lonergan have?
- Walter Lonergan drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Walter Lonergan in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Walter Lonergan has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.