Moose Solters

Born: 3/22/1906 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Died: 9/28/1975 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1934-04-17 | Final Game: 1943-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Julius Joseph Solters

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Biography

Moose Solters, born in 1906, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball who enjoyed a successful career from 1934 until his final game on September 26, 1943. Known for his powerful hitting and consistency at the plate, Solters played in 938 games, amassing 990 hits and achieving a commendable batting average of .289. His offensive contributions included 83 home runs and 599 runs batted in, establishing him as a key player during an era marked by both the Great Depression and the early years of World War II. Solters was recognized for his versatility and speed, evidenced by his 42 stolen bases throughout his career. His ability to combine power with speed made him a valuable asset to his teams, allowing him to impact the game in multiple ways. Throughout his tenure, he was regarded as a formidable competitor, contributing significantly to the teams he played for during a transformative time in baseball history, as the sport began to evolve from the established norms of the early 20th century into a more dynamic and diverse game. Moose Solters' legacy is remembered as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, reflecting the skill and determination of players from his era.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
18.0	16.0	0	3.0	1.0	1.0	0	2.0	2.0	2.0	0	0.188	0.278	0.375	0.653

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1934	4.0	4.0	0	2.0	1.0	1.0	0	2.0	0	2.0	0	0.500	0.500	1.250	1.750
1935	14.0	12.0	0	1.0	0	0	0	0	2.0	0	0	0.083	0.214	0.083	0.297

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
938	3421	503	990	213	42	83	599	42	221	377	0.289	0.334	0.449	0.783	3866.9

Career AVG .289 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — +6.3% above league average.

Career OBP .334 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .449 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — +15.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.783 vs. league average 0.726 across their career seasons — +7.8% 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
1934	BOS	AL	101	365	61	109	25	4	7	58	9	18	50	0.299	.278 (+7%)	.340 (-2%)	.392 (+14%)	.733 (+6%)	325.1
1935	BOS	AL	24	79	15	19	6	1	0	8	1	2	7	0.241	.279 (-14%)	.342 (-22%)	.399 (-14%)	.742 (-18%)	-264.3
1935	SLA	AL	127	552	79	182	39	6	18	104	10	34	35	0.330	.279 (+18%)	.342 (+8%)	.399 (+30%)	.742 (+20%)	-264.3
1936	SLA	AL	152	628	100	183	45	7	17	134	3	41	76	0.291	.283 (+3%)	.349 (-4%)	.404 (+15%)	.753 (+6%)	624.3
1937	CLE	AL	152	589	90	190	42	11	20	109	6	42	56	0.323	.276 (+17%)	.342 (+9%)	.398 (+34%)	.740 (+22%)	2535.0
1938	CLE	AL	67	199	30	40	6	3	2	22	4	13	28	0.201	.272 (-26%)	.341 (-27%)	.392 (-26%)	.734 (-26%)	-1004.0
1939	CLE	AL	41	102	19	28	7	2	2	19	2	9	15	0.275	.274 (avg)	.342 (-3%)	.393 (+12%)	.735 (+5%)	65.8
1939	SLA	AL	40	131	14	27	6	1	0	14	1	10	20	0.206	.274 (-25%)	.342 (-23%)	.393 (-32%)	.735 (-28%)	65.8
1940	CHW	AL	116	428	65	132	28	3	12	80	3	27	54	0.308	.267 (+15%)	.335 (+5%)	.387 (+22%)	.722 (+14%)	1033.8
1941	CHW	AL	76	251	24	65	9	4	4	43	3	18	31	0.259	.262 (-1%)	.332 (-6%)	.373 (avg)	.705 (-3%)	-180.1
1943	CHW	AL	42	97	6	15	0	0	1	8	0	7	5	0.155	.255 (-40%)	.324 (-35%)	.346 (-46%)	.671 (-41%)	-640.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	825	0	1852	88	80	17

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1934	BOS	OF	89	197	11	15	1
1935	BOS	OF	21	54	2	2	1
1935	SLA	OF	127	328	18	4	1
1936	SLA	OF	147	356	16	17	5
1937	CLE	OF	149	283	19	15	3
1938	CLE	OF	46	91	4	3	3
1939	CLE	OF	25	42	1	4	0
1939	SLA	OF	30	70	2	5	0
1940	CHA	OF	107	266	6	8	2
1941	CHA	OF	63	135	7	5	1
1943	CHA	OF	21	30	2	2	0