Wally Dashiell, baseball player, 1924-1924

Wally Dashiell

Born: 5/9/1902 in Jewett, TX, USA

Died: 5/20/1972 in Pensacola, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1924-04-20 | Final Game: 1924-04-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: John Wallace Dashiell

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Biography

Wally Dashiell was a professional baseball player born in 1902, whose brief career spanned a single game in the Major Leagues. He played on April 20, 1924, marking his sole appearance in the sport's highest level. As a position player, Dashiell took the field during a time when baseball was evolving, transitioning out of the deadball era and beginning to embrace a more offensively driven style of play. Despite the short duration of his career, Dashiell's presence on the roster highlighted the competitive nature of the 1920s, when many players were vying for visibility in a rapidly changing game. In his only game, Dashiell did not record any hits, runs, or RBIs, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. Although his statistical contributions were minimal, his story serves as a reminder of the countless players who aspired to make an impact in Major League Baseball, yet only saw limited opportunities. Dashiell's experience underscores the high level of talent and competition that characterized the era, reflecting both the challenges and the dreams that many players faced during their pursuit of baseball glory.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1924 CHW AL 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
SS 1 0 1 1 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1924 CHA SS 1 0 1 1 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Lon Morris College Jacksonville TX 1920, 1921