Wally Moses, baseball player, 1935-1951

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

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 9
Center Field 204
Right Field 1587

Awards & Honors

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