Herb Moford, baseball player, 1955-1962

Herb Moford

Born: 8/6/1928 in Brooksville, KY, USA

Died: 12/3/2005 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1955-04-12 | Final Game: 1962-04-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Herbert Moford

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Biography

Herb Moford was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1955 to 1962. Born in 1928, Moford made his debut during an era marked by a transition in baseball, as the sport began to embrace more dynamic playing styles and strategies post-World War II. Throughout his career, he pitched in a total of 38 games, compiling a win-loss record of 5-13. Moford finished his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.03, showcasing the challenges he faced on the mound. Known for his competitive spirit and determination, Moford recorded 78 strikeouts and earned 3 saves during his time in the league. While his numbers may not reflect the dominance of some of his contemporaries, Moford's contributions to the teams he played for were significant, particularly in an era when pitching depth was crucial for team success. His journey through the major leagues exemplified the dedication and resilience required to compete at the highest level of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
5 13 50 14 6 0 3 157.3 143 88 21 64 78 5.03 0

Career ERA 5.03 vs. league average 3.93 across their career seasons — 28.0% 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
1955 STL NL 1 1 14 1 0 0 2 24.0 29 21 15 8 7.88 4.00 (-97%) -
1958 DET AL 4 9 25 11 6 0 1 109.7 83 44 42 58 3.61 3.86 (+6%) -386.4
1959 BOS AL 0 2 4 2 0 0 0 8.7 10 11 6 7 11.42 — 0.0
1962 NYN NL 0 1 7 0 0 0 0 15.0 21 12 1 5 7.20 3.96 (-82%) -299.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
50 44 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 11 0.045 0.067 0.045 0.112 0.0

Career AVG .045 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 82.4% below league average.

Career OBP .067 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 79.6% below league average.

Career SLG .045 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 88.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.112 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — 84.4% 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
1955 STL NL 14 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1958 DET AL 25 37 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 9 0.027 — — — — 0.0
1959 BOS AL 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1962 NYN NL 7 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 50 14 8 36 0 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1955 SLN P 14 1 1 9 0 0
1958 DET P 25 11 5 24 0 2
1959 BOS P 4 2 0 2 0 0
1962 NYN P 7 0 2 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 50