Bud Morse
Born: 9/4/1904 in Berkeley, CA, USA
Died: 4/6/1987 in Sparks, NV, USA
MLB Debut: 1929-09-14 | Final Game: 1929-09-29
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 150 lbs
Full name: Newell Obediah Morse
Biography
Bud Morse, born in 1904, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period in the late 1920s. He played in the Major Leagues for a total of eight games from September 14 to September 29, 1929. Operating primarily as a position player, Morse finished his career with a batting average of .074, accumulating two hits in his limited appearances. Despite not recording any home runs or RBIs, his presence in the league during this era highlighted the competitiveness and depth of talent in baseball at the time.
Morse's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, just prior to the onset of the Great Depression, an era that would challenge many players and teams. Although his tenure in the majors was short, it exemplified the challenges faced by players trying to establish themselves in a rapidly evolving sport. His contributions, though limited in statistical impact, were part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, reflecting the dreams and aspirations of countless athletes during that era.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 27 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.074 | 0.074 | 0.074 | 0.148 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | PHA | AL | 8 | 27 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.074 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 8 | 0 | 17 | 22 | 1 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | PHA | 2B | 8 | 0 | 17 | 22 | 1 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 8 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California - Berkeley | Berkeley | CA | 1926 |
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor | MI | 1927 |