Wally Moses, baseball player, 1935-1951

Wally Moses

Born: 10/8/1910 in Uvalda, GA, USA

Died: 10/10/1990 in Vidalia, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1935-04-17 | Final Game: 1951-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Wallace Moses

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Biography

Wally Moses, born in 1910, was a prominent American baseball player whose career spanned from 1935 to 1951. As a position player, he made a significant impact in Major League Baseball, participating in 2,012 games and amassing a remarkable 2,138 hits. His offensive prowess was highlighted by a career batting average of .291, along with 89 home runs and 679 RBIs. Known for his speed on the bases, Moses also recorded 174 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to influence the game both at the plate and on the field. Moses was selected as an All-Star twice during his career, a testament to his skills and contributions to the teams he played for. He competed in an era that was transitioning out of the deadball period and into a time of increased offensive production and power hitting. His consistent performance and ability to adapt to the evolving game of baseball left a lasting legacy, marking him as one of the notable players of his time. Wally Moses retired after the 1951 season, leaving behind a rich legacy of athletic achievement and a noteworthy place in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2012 7356 1124 2138 435 110 89 679 174 821 457 0.291 0.364 0.416 0.779 13878.1

Career AVG .291 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — +9.3% above league average.

Career OBP .364 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — +8.1% above league average.

Career SLG .416 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — +9.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.779 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — +9.0% 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
1935 PHA AL 85 345 60 112 21 3 5 35 3 25 18 0.325 .279 (+16%) .342 (+10%) .399 (+12%) .742 (+11%) 703.5
1936 PHA AL 146 585 98 202 35 11 7 66 12 62 32 0.345 .283 (+22%) .349 (+17%) .404 (+18%) .753 (+18%) 2288.5
1937 PHA AL 154 649 113 208 48 13 25 86 9 54 38 0.320 .276 (+16%) .342 (+9%) .398 (+38%) .740 (+25%) 3155.7
1938 PHA AL 142 589 86 181 29 8 8 49 15 58 31 0.307 .272 (+13%) .341 (+8%) .392 (+8%) .734 (+8%) 997.4
1939 PHA AL 115 437 68 134 28 7 3 33 7 44 23 0.307 .274 (+12%) .342 (+8%) .393 (+8%) .735 (+8%) 679.6
1940 PHA AL 142 537 91 166 41 9 9 50 6 75 44 0.309 .267 (+16%) .335 (+18%) .387 (+21%) .722 (+20%) 2265.1
1941 PHA AL 116 438 78 132 31 4 4 35 3 62 27 0.301 .262 (+15%) .332 (+17%) .373 (+12%) .705 (+14%) 1325.6
1942 CHW AL 146 577 73 156 28 4 7 49 16 74 27 0.270 .253 (+7%) .323 (+9%) .349 (+6%) .672 (+7%) 947.8
1943 CHW AL 150 599 82 147 22 12 3 48 56 55 47 0.245 .255 (-4%) .324 (-5%) .346 (-3%) .671 (-4%) -512.6
1944 CHW AL 136 535 82 150 26 9 3 34 21 52 22 0.280 .261 (+7%) .325 (+6%) .357 (+6%) .683 (+6%) 610.0
1945 CHW AL 140 569 79 168 35 15 2 50 11 69 33 0.295 .260 (+13%) .328 (+14%) .354 (+18%) .683 (+16%) 1769.4
1946 CHW AL 56 168 20 46 9 1 4 16 2 17 20 0.274 .256 (+7%) .328 (+5%) .358 (+15%) .687 (+10%) 269.5
1946 BOS AL 48 175 23 36 11 3 2 17 2 14 15 0.206 .256 (-20%) .328 (-18%) .358 (-6%) .687 (-12%) 269.5
1947 BOS AL 90 255 32 70 18 2 2 27 3 27 16 0.275 .262 (+5%) .336 (+2%) .376 (+2%) .712 (+2%) 86.6
1948 BOS AL 78 189 26 49 12 1 2 29 5 21 19 0.259 .263 (-2%) .340 (avg) .379 (-4%) .719 (-2%) -60.8
1949 PHA AL 110 308 49 85 19 3 1 25 1 51 19 0.276 .262 (+5%) .343 (+11%) .384 (-4%) .727 (+3%) 287.4
1950 PHA AL 88 265 47 70 16 5 2 21 0 40 17 0.264 .265 (-1%) .346 (+5%) .401 (-4%) .747 (avg) 56.3
1951 PHA AL 70 136 17 26 6 0 0 9 2 21 9 0.191 .260 (-27%) .336 (-10%) .385 (-39%) .721 (-25%) -578.1

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
4 12 1 5 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.417

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1946 WS BOS 4 12 1 5 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.417

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1792 0 4000 147 113 35

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1935 PHA OF 80 0 157 7 10 1
1936 PHA OF 144 0 396 12 11 3
1937 PHA OF 154 0 323 16 15 4
1938 PHA OF 139 0 304 11 11 3
1939 PHA OF 103 0 209 10 8 2
1940 PHA OF 133 0 295 10 8 1
1941 PHA OF 109 0 263 12 7 5
1942 CHA OF 145 0 323 14 7 3
1943 CHA OF 148 0 370 12 8 2
1944 CHA OF 134 0 267 7 7 2
1945 CHA OF 139 0 329 12 8 1
1946 CHA OF 36 0 84 2 0 0
1946 BOS OF 44 0 92 3 2 1
1947 BOS OF 58 0 109 2 3 0
1948 BOS OF 45 0 101 2 2 1
1949 PHA OF 92 0 169 7 3 3
1950 PHA OF 62 0 147 7 2 2
1951 PHA OF 27 0 62 1 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 9
Center Field 204
Right Field 1587

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1937 Baseball Magazine All-Star LF
1936 Baseball Magazine All-Star RF

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1945 Most Valuable Player AL 29th 4.0 336 0
1944 Most Valuable Player AL 26th 4.0 336 0
1937 Most Valuable Player AL 11th 12.0 80 0
1936 Most Valuable Player AL 14th 7.0 80 0