Wally Moses
Born: 10/8/1910 in Uvalda, GA, USA
Died: 10/10/1990 in Vidalia, GA, USA
MLB Debut: 1935-04-17 | Final Game: 1951-09-30
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Wallace Moses
Biography
Wally Moses, born in 1910, was a prominent American baseball player whose career spanned from 1935 to 1951. As a position player, he made a significant impact in Major League Baseball, participating in 2,012 games and amassing a remarkable 2,138 hits. His offensive prowess was highlighted by a career batting average of .291, along with 89 home runs and 679 RBIs. Known for his speed on the bases, Moses also recorded 174 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to influence the game both at the plate and on the field.
Moses was selected as an All-Star twice during his career, a testament to his skills and contributions to the teams he played for. He competed in an era that was transitioning out of the deadball period and into a time of increased offensive production and power hitting. His consistent performance and ability to adapt to the evolving game of baseball left a lasting legacy, marking him as one of the notable players of his time. Wally Moses retired after the 1951 season, leaving behind a rich legacy of athletic achievement and a noteworthy place in baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 7356 | 1124 | 2138 | 435 | 110 | 89 | 679 | 174 | 821 | 457 | 0.291 | 0.364 | 0.416 | 0.779 | 13689.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | PHA | AL | 85 | 345 | 60 | 112 | 21 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 3 | 25 | 18 | 0.325 | 742.4 |
| 1936 | PHA | AL | 146 | 585 | 98 | 202 | 35 | 11 | 7 | 66 | 12 | 62 | 32 | 0.345 | 2303.6 |
| 1937 | PHA | AL | 154 | 649 | 113 | 208 | 48 | 13 | 25 | 86 | 9 | 54 | 38 | 0.320 | 3119.7 |
| 1938 | PHA | AL | 142 | 589 | 86 | 181 | 29 | 8 | 8 | 49 | 15 | 58 | 31 | 0.307 | 917.5 |
| 1939 | PHA | AL | 115 | 437 | 68 | 134 | 28 | 7 | 3 | 33 | 7 | 44 | 23 | 0.307 | 616.8 |
| 1940 | PHA | AL | 142 | 537 | 91 | 166 | 41 | 9 | 9 | 50 | 6 | 75 | 44 | 0.309 | 2234.1 |
| 1941 | PHA | AL | 116 | 438 | 78 | 132 | 31 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 62 | 27 | 0.301 | 1280.6 |
| 1942 | CHW | AL | 146 | 577 | 73 | 156 | 28 | 4 | 7 | 49 | 16 | 74 | 27 | 0.270 | 932.7 |
| 1943 | CHW | AL | 150 | 599 | 82 | 147 | 22 | 12 | 3 | 48 | 56 | 55 | 47 | 0.245 | -444.5 |
| 1944 | CHW | AL | 136 | 535 | 82 | 150 | 26 | 9 | 3 | 34 | 21 | 52 | 22 | 0.280 | 604.5 |
| 1945 | CHW | AL | 140 | 569 | 79 | 168 | 35 | 15 | 2 | 50 | 11 | 69 | 33 | 0.295 | 1759.0 |
| 1946 | BOS | AL | 48 | 175 | 23 | 36 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 2 | 14 | 15 | 0.206 | -414.5 |
| 1946 | CHW | AL | 56 | 168 | 20 | 46 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 17 | 20 | 0.274 | -414.5 |
| 1947 | BOS | AL | 90 | 255 | 32 | 70 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 27 | 3 | 27 | 16 | 0.275 | 85.9 |
| 1948 | BOS | AL | 78 | 189 | 26 | 49 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 29 | 5 | 21 | 19 | 0.259 | -81.6 |
| 1949 | PHA | AL | 110 | 308 | 49 | 85 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 25 | 1 | 51 | 19 | 0.276 | 287.4 |
| 1950 | PHA | AL | 88 | 265 | 47 | 70 | 16 | 5 | 2 | 21 | 0 | 40 | 17 | 0.264 | 56.3 |
| 1951 | PHA | AL | 70 | 136 | 17 | 26 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 21 | 9 | 0.191 | -578.1 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.417 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | WS | BOS | 4 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.417 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1792 | 0 | 4000 | 147 | 113 | 35 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | PHA | OF | 80 | 0 | 157 | 7 | 10 | 1 |
| 1936 | PHA | OF | 144 | 0 | 396 | 12 | 11 | 3 |
| 1937 | PHA | OF | 154 | 0 | 323 | 16 | 15 | 4 |
| 1938 | PHA | OF | 139 | 0 | 304 | 11 | 11 | 3 |
| 1939 | PHA | OF | 103 | 0 | 209 | 10 | 8 | 2 |
| 1940 | PHA | OF | 133 | 0 | 295 | 10 | 8 | 1 |
| 1941 | PHA | OF | 109 | 0 | 263 | 12 | 7 | 5 |
| 1942 | CHA | OF | 145 | 0 | 323 | 14 | 7 | 3 |
| 1943 | CHA | OF | 148 | 0 | 370 | 12 | 8 | 2 |
| 1944 | CHA | OF | 134 | 0 | 267 | 7 | 7 | 2 |
| 1945 | CHA | OF | 139 | 0 | 329 | 12 | 8 | 1 |
| 1946 | BOS | OF | 44 | 0 | 92 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 1946 | CHA | OF | 36 | 0 | 84 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947 | BOS | OF | 58 | 0 | 109 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 1948 | BOS | OF | 45 | 0 | 101 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 1949 | PHA | OF | 92 | 0 | 169 | 7 | 3 | 3 |
| 1950 | PHA | OF | 62 | 0 | 147 | 7 | 2 | 2 |
| 1951 | PHA | OF | 27 | 0 | 62 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 9 |
| Center Field | 204 |
| Right Field | 1587 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1937 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | LF |
| 1936 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | RF |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 29th | 4.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1944 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 26th | 4.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1937 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 11th | 12.0 | 80 | 0 |
| 1936 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 14th | 7.0 | 80 | 0 |