Ron Moeller, baseball player, 1956-1963

Ron Moeller

Born: 10/13/1938 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

Died: 11/2/2009 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1956-09-08 | Final Game: 1963-09-25

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Ronald Ralph Moeller

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Biography

Ron Moeller, born in 1938, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1956 to 1963. Known for his right-handed pitching style, Moeller played during a transitional period in Major League Baseball, witnessing the evolution of the game in the post-war era. He made his debut on September 8, 1956, and concluded his playing days on September 25, 1963. Over his career, he compiled a record of 6-9 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 5.78. His tenure in the league was marked by a total of 104 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to overpower hitters at times, despite not recording any saves. Moeller's career unfolded at a time when the sport was beginning to embrace the impact of specialization and the growing importance of the bullpen. His contributions, while not leading to a lengthy or illustrious career, were part of the larger narrative of baseball during the late 1950s and early 1960s, a period characterized by fierce competition and the emergence of new pitching strategies. Although he may not have achieved significant accolades, Moeller’s journey through Major League Baseball reflects the dedication and challenges faced by many players of his era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
6 9 52 22 1 1 0 152.7 174 98 20 100 104 5.78 0

Career ERA 5.78 vs. league average 3.81 across their career seasons — 51.7% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1956 BAL AL 0 1 4 1 0 0 0 8.7 10 4 3 2 4.15 — 0.0
1958 BAL AL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 4.3 6 2 3 3 4.15 — 0.0
1961 LAA AL 4 8 33 18 1 1 0 112.7 122 73 83 87 5.83 4.03 (-45%) -2874.2
1963 LAA AL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 2.7 5 2 1 2 6.75 — 0.0
1963 WS2 AL 2 0 8 3 0 0 0 24.3 31 17 10 10 6.29 3.46 (-82%) -1034.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
54 39 2 8 1 0 0 2 0 8 18 0.205 0.340 0.231 0.571 0.0

Career AVG .205 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 19.5% below league average.

Career OBP .340 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — +5.5% above league average.

Career SLG .231 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 40.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.571 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — 19.8% 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
1956 BAL AL 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1958 BAL AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1961 LAA AL 35 29 2 6 1 0 0 2 0 8 14 0.207 — — — — 0.0
1963 LAA AL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1963 WS2 AL 8 9 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.222 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 52 22 5 27 3 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1956 BAL P 4 1 0 1 0 0
1958 BAL P 4 0 0 2 0 0
1961 LAA P 33 18 5 21 3 2
1963 LAA P 3 0 0 2 0 0
1963 WS2 P 8 3 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 52