Walt Moryn

Born: 4/12/1926 in St. Paul, MN, USA

Died: 7/21/1996 in Winfield, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1954-06-29 | Final Game: 1961-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Walter Joseph Moryn

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Biography

Walt Moryn was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1954 to 1961. Born in 1926, Moryn played primarily as a position player, showcasing his talents across 785 games in a career that included stints with the Chicago Cubs and the New York Mets. He recorded a total of 667 hits, demonstrating a solid ability to connect with the ball, and finished his career with a batting average of .266. Moryn also contributed to his teams' offensive efforts with 101 home runs and 354 RBIs, establishing himself as a reliable power hitter during his tenure in the league. Moryn was recognized for his skills on the field, earning an All-Star selection during his career, which highlighted his significance as a player during the post-World War II era of baseball. This period, characterized by a burgeoning fan base and the emergence of new talent, allowed Moryn to showcase his abilities alongside some of the greats of the game. With a total of 7 stolen bases, he also displayed a level of agility that complemented his power hitting, making him a well-rounded player of his time. Walt Moryn's contributions to baseball remain a part of the rich tapestry of the sport's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
785	2506	324	667	116	16	101	354	7	251	393	0.266	0.335	0.446	0.781	4476.5

Career AVG .266 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .335 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .446 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — +13.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.781 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — +8.4% above 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
1954	BRO	NL	48	91	16	25	4	2	2	14	0	7	11	0.275	.261 (+5%)	.333 (-1%)	.390 (+10%)	.723 (+5%)	53.3
1955	BRO	NL	11	19	3	5	1	0	1	3	0	5	4	0.263	—	—	—	—	0.0
1956	CHC	NL	147	529	69	151	27	3	23	67	4	50	67	0.285	.258 (+11%)	.331 (+5%)	.397 (+20%)	.728 (+13%)	1361.1
1957	CHC	NL	149	568	76	164	33	0	19	88	0	50	90	0.289	.257 (+12%)	.323 (+8%)	.391 (+14%)	.715 (+11%)	1307.6
1958	CHC	NL	143	512	77	135	26	7	26	77	1	62	83	0.264	.257 (+2%)	.324 (+8%)	.394 (+25%)	.719 (+17%)	1805.6
1959	CHC	NL	117	381	41	89	14	1	14	48	0	44	66	0.234	.256 (-9%)	.323 (-2%)	.392 (-2%)	.715 (-2%)	-104.9
1960	CHC	NL	38	109	12	32	4	0	2	11	2	13	19	0.294	.255 (+15%)	.323 (+13%)	.387 (-1%)	.711 (+6%)	136.3
1960	STL	NL	75	200	24	49	4	3	11	35	0	17	38	0.245	.255 (-4%)	.323 (-8%)	.387 (+19%)	.711 (+7%)	136.3
1961	STL	NL	17	32	0	4	2	0	0	2	0	1	5	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0
1961	PIT	NL	40	65	6	13	1	0	3	9	0	2	10	0.200	.258 (-23%)	.328 (-28%)	.399 (-11%)	.727 (-19%)	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	670	633	1200	55	36	10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1954	BRO	OF	20	17	34	3	5	1
1955	BRO	OF	7	4	5	0	1	0
1956	CHN	OF	141	141	268	18	5	2
1957	CHN	OF	147	143	276	13	12	3
1958	CHN	OF	141	136	265	4	6	1
1959	CHN	OF	104	100	175	9	2	1
1960	CHN	OF	30	27	52	2	2	1
1960	SLN	OF	62	49	100	4	1	0
1961	SLN	OF	7	6	8	0	1	0
1961	PIT	OF	11	10	17	2	1	1