Joe Walsh
Born: 10/14/1886 in Minersville, PA, USA
Died: 1/6/1967 in Buffalo, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1910-07-07 | Final Game: 1911-05-05
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Joseph Francis Walsh
Biography
Joe Walsh, born in 1886, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early 20th century. His career in Major League Baseball spanned from July 7, 1910, to May 5, 1911, during a time when the game was transitioning into a more modern era of play. As a position player, Walsh participated in a total of 5 games, showcasing his abilities on the field with a batting average of .308, which highlighted his potential as a skilled hitter.
Throughout his brief career, Walsh recorded 4 hits and 2 runs batted in, though he did not hit any home runs or steal bases. Despite the limited number of games played, his performance during those appearances reflected the competitive spirit and emerging talent of players during the early days of professional baseball. Although he did not achieve long-lasting fame, Joe Walsh remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history from a time when the sport was evolving into what it is today.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.308 | 0.308 | 0.462 | 0.769 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | NYY | AL | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1911 | NYY | AL | 4 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 5 | 1 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | NYA | C | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1911 | NYA | C | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 5 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villanova University | Villanova | PA | 1907, 1908, 1909, 1910 |