Chad Moeller, baseball player, 2000-2010

Chad Moeller

Born: 2/18/1975 in Upland, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2000-06-20 | Final Game: 2010-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 207 lbs

Full name: Chad Edward Moeller

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Biography

Chad Moeller, born in 1975, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2000 until 2010. Primarily known as a position player, Moeller appeared in 501 games throughout his career, showcasing his versatility and resilience in a highly competitive environment. He recorded a total of 315 hits, hitting 29 home runs and driving in 132 RBIs. Moeller finished his career with a batting average of .226 and stole 2 bases, reflecting his role as a player who contributed more with his defensive skills and situational hitting than with explosive offensive numbers. During his career, which spanned the early 2000s—an era characterized by offensive output and the increasing use of advanced analytics—Moeller played for several teams, including the Milwaukee Brewers and the Florida Marlins. While not a star in the traditional sense, his work ethic and ability to handle the rigors of catching and playing various positions made him a valuable asset to his teams. His journey through the major leagues illustrates the importance of role players who provide depth and stability, contributing to the overall success of their clubs.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
501 1392 146 315 74 7 29 132 2 108 331 0.226 0.288 0.352 0.640 -3688.1

Career AVG .226 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 14.5% below league average.

Career OBP .288 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 13.8% below league average.

Career SLG .352 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 16.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.640 vs. league average 0.756 across their career seasons — 15.3% 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
2000 MIN AL 48 128 13 27 3 1 1 9 1 9 33 0.211 .270 (-22%) .344 (-24%) .437 (-37%) .782 (-32%) -765.1
2001 AZ NL 25 56 8 13 0 1 1 2 0 6 12 0.232 .263 (-12%) .332 (-8%) .426 (-25%) .758 (-17%) -158.1
2002 AZ NL 37 105 10 30 11 1 2 16 0 17 23 0.286 .261 (+9%) .331 (+16%) .416 (+12%) .747 (+14%) 285.8
2003 AZ NL 78 239 29 64 17 1 7 29 1 23 59 0.268 .264 (+1%) .332 (+1%) .422 (+3%) .754 (+2%) 75.8
2004 MIL NL 101 317 25 66 13 1 5 27 0 21 74 0.208 .266 (-22%) .335 (-21%) .427 (-29%) .762 (-26%) -1612.3
2005 MIL NL 66 199 23 41 9 1 7 23 0 13 48 0.206 .264 (-22%) .330 (-22%) .418 (-12%) .749 (-17%) -662.6
2006 MIL NL 29 98 9 18 3 0 2 5 0 4 26 0.184 .269 (-32%) .336 (-31%) .431 (-36%) .768 (-34%) -592.3
2007 CIN NL 30 48 6 8 1 0 1 2 0 0 17 0.167 — — — — 0.0
2007 LAD NL 7 8 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.125 — — — — 0.0
2008 NYY AL 41 91 13 21 6 0 1 9 0 7 18 0.231 .263 (-13%) .333 (-7%) .416 (-21%) .749 (-15%) -222.9
2009 BAL AL 30 89 6 23 8 1 2 10 0 7 16 0.258 .262 (-2%) .332 (-6%) .417 (+5%) .750 (avg) -36.3
2010 NYY AL 9 14 2 3 3 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.214 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 5 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.400

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2002 NLDS2 ARI 3 5 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.400

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 0 4 0 0 1
3B 3 0 0 0 0 0
C 474 396 3024 190 22 15

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2000 MIN C 48 40 266 13 6 0
2001 ARI C 25 13 111 7 0 0
2002 ARI C 35 31 310 7 1 0
2003 ARI C 76 69 490 37 7 3
2004 MIL C 100 92 718 46 1 4
2005 MIL C 65 58 454 32 3 6
2006 MIL C 29 25 192 15 1 0
2007 CIN C 17 9 72 5 0 0
2007 LAN C 7 2 25 1 0 0
2008 NYA 1B 2 0 4 0 0 1
2008 NYA 3B 3 0 0 0 0 0
2008 NYA C 33 25 159 15 3 2
2009 BAL C 30 28 194 6 0 0
2010 NYA C 9 4 33 6 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 474
First Base 2
Third Base 3
Designated Hitter 2

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2009 BAL AL $800,000
2007 CIN NL $700,000
2006 MIL NL $700,000
2005 MIL NL $700,000
2004 MIL NL $370,000
2003 ARI NL $300,000
2002 ARI NL $215,000
Total Career Earnings $3,785,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Southern California Los Angeles CA 1994, 1995, 1996