Walter Terry

Born: 4/7/1850 in Middletown, PA, USA

Died: 2/20/1908 in Elizabeth, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1875-04-26 | Final Game: 1875-05-05

Full name: Walter W. Terry

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Biography

Walter Terry was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during the early years of the sport, specifically from 1875. Born in 1850, Terry's career in Major League Baseball was brief, spanning just six games from April 26 to May 5, 1875. His time in the league coincided with a pivotal era in baseball history, characterized by the evolution of the game from a developing pastime into a more organized professional sport. In his short stint in the majors, Terry recorded four hits in 22 at-bats, resulting in a batting average of .182. He contributed two runs batted in (RBIs) but did not hit any home runs during his time on the field. While his statistical contributions may have been limited, Terry was part of a foundational period in baseball that set the stage for the future growth and popularity of the game. His brief appearance in the major leagues highlights the challenges faced by players in the sport's formative years, as many athletes sought to establish their place in a rapidly changing environment.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
6 22 0 4 0 1 0 2 0 0 1 0.182 0.182 0.273 0.455 0.0

Career AVG .182 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 28.4% below league average.

Career OBP .182 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 30.3% below league average.

Career SLG .273 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — 12.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.455 vs. league average 0.571 across their career seasons — 20.4% 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
1875 WS6 6 22 0 4 0 1 0 2 0 0 1 0.182 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 4 0 34 0 8 0
OF 3 0 1 0 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1875 WS6 1B 4 0 34 0 8 0
1875 WS6 OF 3 0 1 0 3 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 4
Center Field 1
Right Field 2