Balor Moore

Born: 1/25/1951 in Smithville, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1970-05-21 | Final Game: 1980-08-06

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 178 lbs

Full name: Balor Lilbon Moore

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Biography

Balor Moore was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1970 until his retirement in 1980. Born in 1951, Moore's career unfolded during a transformative period in Major League Baseball, marked by the rise of power hitting and the increasing importance of specialized relief pitchers. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 28-48 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.52. Moore's resilience on the mound was evident in his ability to strike out 496 batters, showcasing his capability to overpower hitters despite facing challenges throughout his tenure in the league. Moore's contributions to his teams were not limited to his pitching prowess; he also achieved one save during his career, highlighting his versatility as a pitcher. While he may not have reached the heights of some contemporaries, his presence in the dugout and on the field left a mark on the clubs he represented. His career spanned a decade, during which he navigated the evolving landscape of baseball, adapting to the strategies and styles of play that characterized the late 20th century. Moore’s legacy lies in his dedication to the game and his role as a competitor in an era that was increasingly defining the modern game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
28	48	180	98	16	4	1	718.3	704	361	80	365	496	4.52	0

Career ERA 4.52 vs. league average 3.76 across their career seasons — 20.2% 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
1970	WSN	NL	0	2	6	2	0	0	0	9.7	14	8	8	6	7.45	3.89 (-92%)	-
1972	WSN	NL	9	9	22	22	6	3	0	147.7	122	57	59	161	3.47	3.26 (-6%)	-
1973	WSN	NL	7	16	35	32	3	1	0	176.3	151	88	109	151	4.49	3.75 (-20%)	-
1974	WSN	NL	0	2	8	2	0	0	0	13.7	13	6	15	16	3.95	3.63 (-9%)	-
1977	LAA	AL	0	2	7	3	0	0	0	22.7	28	10	10	14	3.97	4.00 (+1%)	-
1978	TOR	AL	6	9	37	18	2	0	0	144.3	165	79	54	75	4.93	3.69 (-34%)	-2109.0
1979	TOR	AL	5	7	34	16	5	0	0	139.3	135	75	79	51	4.84	4.00 (-21%)	-5222.2
1980	TOR	AL	1	1	31	3	0	0	1	64.7	76	38	31	22	5.29	3.84 (-38%)	-1736.5

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
180	113	3	12	2	0	0	6	0	6	35	0.106	0.158	0.124	0.282	-1027.5

Career AVG .106 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 58.9% below league average.

Career OBP .158 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 51.2% below league average.

Career SLG .124 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — 67.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.282 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — 60.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1970	WSN	NL	6	3	0	1	0	0	0	1	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1972	WSN	NL	22	55	1	8	1	4	3	18	0.145	.243 (-40%)	.310 (-39%)	.353 (-54%)	.664 (-47%)	-394.8
1973	WSN	NL	35	53	2	3	1	2	3	15	0.057	.256 (-78%)	.325 (-62%)	.378 (-80%)	.703 (-72%)	-632.7
1974	WSN	NL	8	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1977	LAA	AL	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1978	TOR	AL	37	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1979	TOR	AL	34	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1980	TOR	AL	31	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0