Howard Wall

Born: 1854 in Washington, DC, USA

Died: 3/15/1909 in Washington, DC, USA

MLB Debut: 1873-09-13 | Final Game: 1873-09-13

Full name: Howard Cornelius Wall

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Biography

Howard Wall was a professional baseball player born in 1854, who made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball during the early years of the sport. His career, which spanned just a single game on September 13, 1873, was representative of the nascent stage of professional baseball, a time when the game was still developing its identity and rules. Wall played primarily as a position player, and during his lone game, he recorded one hit, which resulted in a batting average of .333—a noteworthy achievement given the limited opportunities he had to showcase his skills. Though Wall's Major League career was incredibly short, his participation in the game during this formative period highlights the evolving nature of baseball in the 19th century. The 1870s were characterized by the transition from amateur play to a more organized professional structure, as the National League was founded a few years later in 1876. While Wall did not leave a lasting statistical legacy, his brief involvement in the sport is a reminder of the countless players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, paving the way for future generations.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.333 0.500 0.333 0.833 0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .290 across their career seasons — +14.8% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .304 across their career seasons — +64.4% above league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — 6.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.833 vs. league average 0.661 across their career seasons — +26.0% 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
1873 WS5 1 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
SS 1 0 0 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1873 WS5 SS 1 0 0 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 1