Joe Walsh
Born: 3/13/1917 in Boston, MA, USA
Died: 10/5/1996 in Boston, MA, USA
MLB Debut: 1938-07-01 | Final Game: 1938-07-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 155 lbs
Full name: Joseph Patrick Walsh
Biography
Joe Walsh, born in 1917, had a brief Major League Baseball career that spanned just two days in July 1938. He played as a position player for the team, appearing in a total of four games. Despite the potential that often accompanies young talent in the sport, Walsh's performance on the field did not yield any hits, home runs, or runs batted in, finishing his career with a batting average of .0. He also did not record any stolen bases during his time in the majors.
Walsh's short stint in the big leagues occurred during a period when baseball was experiencing a cultural shift, moving away from the deadball era and heading into a time of increased offensive production. His career, although limited, serves as a reminder of the myriad players who have entered the league, each with their unique stories and aspirations, even if only for a fleeting moment on the grand stage of professional baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | BSN | NL | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS | 4 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | BSN | SS | 4 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Shortstop | 4 |