Joe Walsh

Born: 11/5/1864 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 8/8/1911 in Omaha, NE, USA

MLB Debut: 1891-09-03 | Final Game: 1891-10-06

Height: 5'6" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Joseph R. Walsh

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Biography

Joe Walsh, born in 1864, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief but notable period from 1891 to October 6, 1891. As a position player, Walsh made an impact in the early days of Major League Baseball, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to more modern styles of play. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 26 games, where he notched 21 hits, including one home run, and drove in 10 runs, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively. Despite finishing his career with a batting average of .21, Walsh demonstrated speed on the bases, accumulating four stolen bases. His playing style reflected the era's emphasis on aggressive base running and contact hitting, which were critical in a league still defining its identity. While his time in the major leagues was limited, Joe Walsh remains a part of baseball's rich tapestry, representing the pioneering spirit of the sport during its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
26	100	14	21	0	1	1	10	4	6	18	0.210	0.255	0.260	0.515	-393.4

Career AVG .210 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 17.3% below league average.

Career OBP .255 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 23.2% below league average.

Career SLG .260 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 24.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.515 vs. league average 0.675 across their career seasons — 23.7% 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
1891	BL3	AA	26	100	14	21	0	1	1	10	4	6	18	0.210	.254 (-17%)	.331 (-23%)	.343 (-24%)	.675 (-24%)	-393.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	13	0	35	50	9	7
SS	13	0	30	34	10	9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1891	BL3	2B	13	0	35	50	9	7
1891	BL3	SS	13	0	30	34	10	9

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	13
Shortstop	13