Bud Morse, baseball player, 1929-1929

Bud Morse

Born: 9/4/1904 in Berkeley, CA, USA

Died: 4/6/1987 in Sparks, NV, USA

MLB Debut: 1929-09-14 | Final Game: 1929-09-29

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Newell Obediah Morse

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Biography

Bud Morse, born in 1904, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period in the late 1920s. He played in the Major Leagues for a total of eight games from September 14 to September 29, 1929. Operating primarily as a position player, Morse finished his career with a batting average of .074, accumulating two hits in his limited appearances. Despite not recording any home runs or RBIs, his presence in the league during this era highlighted the competitiveness and depth of talent in baseball at the time. Morse's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, just prior to the onset of the Great Depression, an era that would challenge many players and teams. Although his tenure in the majors was short, it exemplified the challenges faced by players trying to establish themselves in a rapidly evolving sport. His contributions, though limited in statistical impact, were part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, reflecting the dreams and aspirations of countless athletes during that era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
8 27 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.074 0.074 0.074 0.148 0.0

Career AVG .074 vs. league average .289 across their career seasons — 74.4% below league average.

Career OBP .074 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 79.0% below league average.

Career SLG .074 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — 82.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.148 vs. league average 0.769 across their career seasons — 80.7% 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
1929 PHA AL 8 27 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.074 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 8 0 17 22 1 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1929 PHA 2B 8 0 17 22 1 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 8

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of California - Berkeley Berkeley CA 1926
University of Michigan Ann Arbor MI 1927