Walter Moser, baseball player, 1906-1911

Walter Moser

Born: 2/27/1881 in Concord, NC, USA

Died: 12/10/1946 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1906-09-03 | Final Game: 1911-09-09

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

Full name: Walter Frederick Moser

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Biography

Walter Moser was a professional baseball player born in 1881, who played as a position player from 1906 to 1911. His career was relatively brief, spanning just 14 games in the Major Leagues. Moser made his mark during a time when baseball was evolving, transitioning from the deadball era towards a more offensive style of play. Despite the limited opportunities he faced, Moser's journey through the league reflects the challenges many players encountered in securing a permanent spot on a Major League roster during the early 20th century. Throughout his career, Moser recorded one hit, resulting in a batting average of .045, along with one run batted in. He did not hit any home runs nor steal any bases, underscoring the difficulties he had in making a significant impact at the plate. While his statistical contributions were minimal, Moser's involvement in Major League Baseball during this formative period remains a part of the rich tapestry of the sport's history, showcasing the perseverance required by players of his era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 7 14 9 5 0 0 70.7 97 36 0 30 30 4.58 0

Career ERA 4.58 vs. league average 3.03 across their career seasons — 51.4% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1906 PHI NL 0 4 6 4 4 0 0 42.7 49 17 15 17 3.59 2.68 (-34%) -30.5
1911 BOS AL 0 1 6 3 1 0 0 24.7 37 11 11 11 4.01 3.37 (-19%) 3.0
1911 SLA AL 0 2 2 2 0 0 0 3.3 11 8 4 2 21.60 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
14 22 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0.045 0.045 0.045 0.091 0.0

Career AVG .045 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 82.3% below league average.

Career OBP .045 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 85.9% below league average.

Career SLG .045 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 86.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.091 vs. league average 0.659 across their career seasons — 86.2% 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
1906 PHI NL 6 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1911 BOS AL 6 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1911 SLA AL 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 14 4 4 17 4 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1906 PHI P 6 4 3 8 2 1
1911 BOS P 6 0 1 8 2 0
1911 SLA P 2 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 14