Wally Goldsmith

Born: 1848 in Baltimore, MD, USA

Died: 9/16/1915 in Washington, DC, USA

MLB Debut: 1871-05-04 | Final Game: 1875-06-14

Height: 5'7" | Weight: 146 lbs

Full name: Warren M. Goldsmith

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Biography

Wally Goldsmith was a position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early years of the league, spanning from 1871 to 1875. Born in 1848, Goldsmith played during a formative period in baseball history, when the sport was transitioning from its early amateur roots to a more organized and professional structure. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 42 games, accumulating 34 hits and driving in 18 runs. Despite finishing with a batting average of .185, Goldsmith’s contributions to his teams reflected the evolving nature of the game during the 19th century. Goldsmith's era was marked by a lack of advanced training techniques and statistical analysis, which often impacted offensive performances. He played in a time when the game was heavily influenced by the "deadball" era, characterized by lower scoring and a focus on strategy over power hitting. While he did not record any home runs or stolen bases, his role in the lineup and ability to contribute RBIs highlighted the diverse skills required of players at the time. Though Goldsmith’s career was relatively brief, he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the early days of a sport that would grow to capture the hearts of millions.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
42 184 15 34 3 0 0 18 0 4 4 0.185 0.202 0.201 0.403 -831.4

Career AVG .185 vs. league average .275 across their career seasons — 32.7% below league average.

Career OBP .202 vs. league average .287 across their career seasons — 29.6% below league average.

Career SLG .201 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 41.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.403 vs. league average 0.628 across their career seasons — 35.8% 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
1871 FW1 19 88 8 18 1 0 0 12 0 4 2 0.205 .286 (-29%) .311 (-23%) .383 (-44%) .695 (-35%) -454.2
1872 WS3 9 41 4 10 2 0 0 5 0 0 0 0.244 — — — — 0.0
1873 BL4 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1875 KEO 13 51 3 6 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.118 .253 (-54%) .260 (-55%) .309 (-62%) .570 (-59%) -377.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 5 4 15 17 14 4
3B 21 5 22 28 22 2
C 2 1 4 0 4 0
SS 19 18 33 42 26 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1871 FW1 3B 8 5 10 5 14 0
1871 FW1 C 2 1 4 0 4 0
1871 FW1 SS 14 13 27 29 17 1
1872 WS3 2B 4 4 14 14 12 4
1872 WS3 SS 5 5 6 13 9 1
1873 BL4 2B 1 0 1 3 2 0
1875 KEO 3B 13 0 12 23 8 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 2
Second Base 5
Third Base 20
Shortstop 19