Walter Morris

Walter Morris, born in 1880, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned the final weeks of the 1908 season. Playing primarily as a position player, Morris made a brief yet notable appearance in Major League Baseball during an era characterized by a transition in the game as it moved away from the deadball era toward a more dynamic style of play. Over the course of his career, he participated in 23 games, where he recorded 13 hits and finished with a batting average of .178. Although he did not hit any home runs, he contributed 2 RBIs and displayed his speed on the bases with 1 stolen base. Morris's time in the major leagues was limited, but he remains a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball, a period marked by shifting tactics and evolving player roles. His experience in the league, albeit short-lived, reflects the challenges faced by many players of his time as they sought to establish themselves in a rapidly changing baseball landscape. Despite the modest statistics, Morris’s presence in the game serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the development of baseball during its formative years.