Walter Lonergan

Born: 9/22/1885 in Boston, MA, USA

Died: 1/23/1958 in Lexington, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-08-17 | Final Game: 1911-09-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 156 lbs

Full name: Walter Lawrence Lonergan

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Biography

Walter Lonergan was a professional baseball player born in 1885, whose career spanned a brief but noteworthy period from August 17, 1911, to September 22, 1911. Playing primarily as a position player, Lonergan participated in 10 games at the major league level, where he showcased his talent with a commendable batting average of .269. Over the course of his short tenure, he recorded 7 hits, contributing 1 run batted in (RBI) and successfully stealing 1 base. Despite not hitting any home runs, his ability to make contact with the ball displayed the skill set typical of players in the early 20th century, a time when the game was characterized by a focus on speed and contact hitting rather than power. Lonergan's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, just before the onset of the more explosive offensive styles that would dominate the sport in the following decades. While his time in the major leagues was limited, Lonergan's contributions to the teams he played for remain a testament to the diverse array of players who shaped the game during its formative years. His legacy, though not widely recognized, reflects the spirit of determination and athleticism that defined the early days of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
10	26	2	7	0	0	0	1	1	1	7	0.269	0.296	0.269	0.566	0.0

Career AVG .269 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .296 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 11.9% below league average.

Career SLG .269 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — 24.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.566 vs. league average 0.693 across their career seasons — 18.4% 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
1911	BOS	AL	10	26	2	7	0	0	0	1	1	1	7	0.269	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	PO	A	E	DP
2B	7	16	13	2	2
3B	1	1	0	1	0
SS	1	2	4	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1911	BOS	2B	7	16	13	2	2
1911	BOS	3B	1	1	0	1	0
1911	BOS	SS	1	2	4	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	7
Third Base	1
Shortstop	1