Wally Millies
Born: 10/18/1906 in Chicago, IL, USA
Died: 2/28/1995 in Oak Lawn, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1934-09-23 | Final Game: 1941-05-21
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Walter Louis Millies
Biography
Wally Millies was a professional baseball player born in 1906, known for his contributions as a position player during the late 1930s. He played in the Major Leagues from 1934 until his final game on May 21, 1941. Over the course of his career, Millies appeared in 246 games, where he recorded 158 hits and drove in 65 runs, finishing with a batting average of .243. Although he did not hit any home runs, he showcased his versatility on the field, contributing to his teams in various ways, including a modest total of 2 stolen bases.
Millies' playing era coincided with a transformative period in baseball history, characterized by the pre-World War II landscape of the sport. His career unfolded during a time when the game was beginning to see the emergence of new talent and strategies, setting the stage for the post-war boom in baseball. While he may not be remembered as one of the game's standout stars, Wally Millies' dedication to the sport and his role as a reliable player exemplified the spirit of the era.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 246 | 651 | 60 | 158 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 65 | 2 | 33 | 32 | 0.243 | 0.280 | 0.283 | 0.563 | -2264.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | BRO | NL | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1936 | WSN | AL | 74 | 215 | 26 | 67 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 11 | 8 | 0.312 | -184.0 |
| 1937 | WSN | AL | 59 | 179 | 21 | 40 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 0.223 | -930.3 |
| 1939 | PHI | NL | 84 | 205 | 12 | 48 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 0.234 | -1150.0 |
| 1940 | PHI | NL | 26 | 43 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0.070 | 0.0 |
| 1941 | PHI | NL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 239 | 0 | 704 | 122 | 29 | 14 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | BRO | C | 2 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1936 | WS1 | C | 72 | 0 | 205 | 40 | 8 | 3 |
| 1937 | WS1 | C | 56 | 0 | 199 | 33 | 7 | 7 |
| 1939 | PHI | C | 84 | 0 | 229 | 37 | 10 | 3 |
| 1940 | PHI | C | 24 | 0 | 59 | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| 1941 | PHI | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 239 |