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Walter Hackett

Walter Hackett Notable

b. August 15, 1857 · Boston Reds 1884, Boston Beaneaters 1885

Walter Hackett divided two seasons between two clubs as a shortstop: the Boston Reds from 1884, then the Boston Beaneaters through 1885.

Across 138 games he batted .230, with 124 hits and 79 runs. He finished with 1 home run and 22 doubles.

He played 118 games at shortstop, with 330 assists and 82 errors. He turned 16 double plays.

He was born in Cambridge, MA, USA on August 15, 1857, and died on October 2, 1920.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1884 BOS 10341571101 1901 0700 .243
1885 BSN 35125823 300 93220 .184
Career 13854079124 2201 910220 .230

On this day & linked events

1857

Born August 15, 1857

Cambridge, MA, USA

1920

Died October 2, 1920

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