Morrie Aderholt, baseball player, 1939-1945

Morrie Aderholt

Born: 9/13/1915 in Mount Olive, NC, USA

Died: 3/18/1955 in Sarasota, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1939-09-13 | Final Game: 1945-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 188 lbs

Full name: Morris Woodrow Aderholt

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Biography

Morrie Aderholt was a professional baseball player born in 1915, who made his mark in Major League Baseball as a position player from 1939 to 1945. Over the course of his career, Aderholt participated in 106 games, during which he recorded 70 hits, three home runs, and 32 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .267. Known for his versatility on the field, Aderholt also contributed with his speed, amassing three stolen bases throughout his time in the league. Playing during a tumultuous period that included World War II, Aderholt's career unfolded against the backdrop of a changing sport, as many players enlisted in the military and the composition of teams shifted dramatically. Despite the challenges of the era, he managed to carve out a respectable career, showcasing solid offensive skills and the tenacity that characterized players of his time. Morrie Aderholt remains a part of baseball history, having left his imprint during a unique chapter of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
106 262 36 70 7 3 3 32 3 19 29 0.267 0.317 0.351 0.668 77.0

Career AVG .267 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .317 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .351 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — 5.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.668 vs. league average 0.706 across their career seasons — 5.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1939 WSN AL 7 25 5 5 0 0 1 4 0 2 6 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1940 WSN AL 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1941 WSN AL 11 14 3 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 3 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1944 BRO NL 17 59 9 16 2 3 0 10 0 4 4 0.271 .261 (+4%) .325 (-3%) .357 (+14%) .683 (+6%) 27.1
1945 BRO NL 39 60 4 13 1 0 0 6 0 3 10 0.217 .260 (-17%) .328 (-23%) .354 (-34%) .683 (-29%) -282.7
1945 BSN NL 31 102 15 34 4 0 2 11 3 9 6 0.333 .260 (+28%) .328 (+18%) .354 (+22%) .683 (+20%) -282.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 11 0 31 23 8 5
3B 1 0 1 2 1 0
OF 45 0 93 1 5 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1939 WS1 2B 7 0 22 19 6 3
1940 WS1 2B 1 0 2 1 0 1
1941 WS1 2B 2 0 7 2 2 1
1941 WS1 3B 1 0 1 2 1 0
1944 BRO OF 13 0 26 1 4 0
1945 BRO OF 8 0 7 0 0 0
1945 BSN 2B 1 0 0 1 0 0
1945 BSN OF 24 0 60 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 11
Third Base 1
Left Field 42
Right Field 3

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Wake Forest University Winston-Salem NC 1935, 1936, 1937, 1938