Danny Moeller

Born: 3/23/1885 in DeWitt, IA, USA

Died: 4/14/1951 in Florence, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1907-09-24 | Final Game: 1916-09-30

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Daniel Edward Moeller

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Biography

Danny Moeller, born in 1885, was a versatile position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1907 to 1916. Over the course of his career, he played in 704 games, accumulating 618 hits and demonstrating a keen ability to contribute offensively with a batting average of .243. Moeller's offensive prowess included 15 home runs and 192 RBIs, a solid output for a player of his era. Known for his speed on the bases, he also recorded 171 stolen bases, showcasing his agility and strategic play style that was particularly valued during the early 20th century. Moeller's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, bridging the gap between the deadball era and the more power-driven game that would follow. His contributions to the teams he played for reflected the evolving dynamics of the sport, as he combined solid hitting with base-running skills. Although not a Hall of Famer, Danny Moeller's legacy remains a testament to the grit and determination of players in the early days of professional baseball, and he is remembered as a key figure in the history of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
704	2538	379	618	83	43	15	192	171	302	442	0.243	0.328	0.328	0.656	188.8

Career AVG .243 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .328 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .328 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.656 vs. league average 0.650 across their career seasons — near 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
1907	PIT	NL	11	42	4	12	1	1	0	3	2	4	9	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0
1908	PIT	NL	36	109	14	21	3	1	0	9	4	9	25	0.193	.240 (-20%)	.298 (-15%)	.306 (-22%)	.605 (-19%)	-292.9
1912	WSN	AL	132	519	90	143	26	10	6	46	30	52	112	0.276	.268 (+2%)	.335 (+3%)	.358 (+11%)	.694 (+7%)	708.5
1913	WSN	AL	153	589	88	139	15	10	5	42	62	72	103	0.236	.259 (-9%)	.325 (-1%)	.345 (-7%)	.670 (-4%)	-353.9
1914	WSN	AL	151	571	83	143	19	10	1	45	26	71	89	0.250	.255 (-2%)	.322 (+6%)	.339 (-4%)	.661 (avg)	238.6
1915	WSN	AL	118	438	65	99	11	10	2	23	32	59	63	0.226	.250 (-10%)	.318 (avg)	.332 (-7%)	.651 (-3%)	-176.3
1916	WSN	AL	78	240	30	59	8	1	1	23	13	30	35	0.246	.248 (-1%)	.314 (+7%)	.326 (-8%)	.640 (-1%)	64.9
1916	CLE	AL	25	30	5	2	0	0	0	1	2	5	6	0.067	—	—	—	—	64.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	1	0	3	2	0	1
OF	660	35	1002	96	72	23

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1907	PIT	OF	11	11	11	1	3	1
1908	PIT	OF	27	24	38	0	2	0
1912	WS1	OF	132	0	227	25	15	5
1913	WS1	OF	153	0	249	27	22	4
1914	WS1	OF	150	0	208	19	17	4
1915	WS1	OF	116	0	167	13	9	6
1916	WS1	OF	63	0	94	11	4	3
1916	CLE	2B	1	0	3	2	0	1
1916	CLE	OF	8	0	8	0	0	0