Walter Terry
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1875)
Walter Terry was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 1875 for the Washington Nationals. In 6 career games, he hit .182 with 4 hits and 2 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- First Baseman
- Died
- 2/20/1908 in Elizabeth, NJ, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1875-04-26
- Last Game
- 1875-05-05
Full name: Walter W. Terry
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 22 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .182 | .182 | .273 | .455 | 0 |
Career AVG .182 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 28.4% below league average.
Career OBP .182 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 30.3% below league average.
Career SLG .273 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — 12.0% below league average.
Career OPS .455 vs. league average .571 across their career seasons — 20.4% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1875 | WS6 | 6 | 22 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 | |
| Career · 1 season | 6 | 22 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 4 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 2 |
Walter Terry: the record in brief
The profile opens with Walter Terry's first major league game on April 26, 1875; the last one listed came on May 5, 1875. The team column never changes: it is the Washington Nationals in 1875. Born on April 7, 1850, in Middletown, PA, USA, Terry is listed as a first baseman. Terry's death is recorded on February 20, 1908, in Elizabeth, NJ, USA. The given name on file is Walter W. Terry.
In 6 games and 22 at bats, Terry batted .182 with 4 hits, plus 2 RBI. Terry's .182 average ran 28.4% below the .254 that the league posted over the same seasons. The season table holds a single row: 1875 with the Washington Nationals, 6 games, 22 at bats and 4 hits.
Most of Terry's defensive work, 4 games, came at first base; the rest of the position table shows right field (2) and center field (1).
Frequently Asked Questions about Walter Terry
- Was Walter Terry a pitcher?
- No. Walter Terry was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Walter Terry hit?
- Walter Terry hit 0 career home runs with 4 hits.
- What teams did Walter Terry play for?
- Walter Terry played for one team, the Washington Nationals (1875).
- What were Walter Terry's career stats?
- In 6 games, Walter Terry had 4 hits and 2 RBI, with a .182 batting average.
- What position did Walter Terry play?
- Walter Terry played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- What was Walter Terry's career batting average?
- Walter Terry batted .182 over his career, with 4 hits in 22 at bats.
- How many RBI did Walter Terry have?
- Walter Terry drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Walter Terry in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Walter Terry has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.