Walter Plock
Encyclopedia
Walter S. Plock was an American
professional baseball player, who appeared in two games for the 1891 Philadelphia Phillies
. In six at bats, he collected two hits
, and scored two runs
. In addition to his short stint as a Major League Baseball
player, he played in six minor league seasons. Plock was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
, and died at the age of 30 in Richmond, Virginia
of a bridge accident. He is interred in his hometown of Philadelphia, but in an unknown cemetery.
United States
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professional baseball player, who appeared in two games for the 1891 Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team. They are the oldest continuous, one-name, one-city franchise in all of professional American sports, dating to 1883. The Phillies are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
. In six at bats, he collected two hits
Hit (baseball)
In baseball statistics, a hit , also called a base hit, is credited to a batter when the batter safely reaches first base after hitting the ball into fair territory, without the benefit of an error or a fielder's choice....
, and scored two runs
Run (baseball)
In baseball, a run is scored when a player advances around first, second and third base and returns safely to home plate, touching the bases in that order, before three outs are recorded and all obligations to reach base safely on batted balls are met or assured...
. In addition to his short stint as a Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
player, he played in six minor league seasons. Plock was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
, and died at the age of 30 in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, Virginia
Richmond is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in the United States. It is an independent city and not part of any county. Richmond is the center of the Richmond Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Greater Richmond area...
of a bridge accident. He is interred in his hometown of Philadelphia, but in an unknown cemetery.