Walter Morris
Born: 1/31/1880 in Rockwall, TX, USA
Died: 8/2/1961 in Dallas, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1908-08-30 | Final Game: 1908-09-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11"
Full name: John Walter Morris
Biography
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 73 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0.178 | 0.178 | 0.219 | 0.397 | -374.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 | STL | NL | 23 | 73 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0.178 | -374.9 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS | 23 | 22 | 47 | 75 | 8 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 | SLN | SS | 23 | 22 | 47 | 75 | 8 | 8 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Shortstop | 23 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at Austin | Austin | TX | 1899, 1900 |