Cy Moore

Born: 2/7/1905 in Elberton, GA, USA

Died: 3/28/1972 in Augusta, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1929-06-07 | Final Game: 1934-09-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 178 lbs

Full name: William Austin Moore

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Biography

Cy Moore, born in 1905, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1929 to 1934. Known for his durability on the mound, Moore played during an era that was characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven game. Throughout his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 16-26, and his performances included a career earned run average of 4.86. Moore was noted for his ability to strike out batters, totaling 181 strikeouts and achieving 3 saves over his time in Major League Baseball. Moore's playing style reflected the challenges of his time, as he faced the evolving strategies of hitting that defined the early 1930s. While his career may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, he contributed to the teams he played for with his tenacity and competitive spirit. His legacy is a testament to the many players of that era who laid the groundwork for the future of baseball, navigating the complexities of a changing sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
16	26	147	40	13	3	3	466.3	547	252	29	168	181	4.86	0

Career ERA 4.86 vs. league average 4.31 across their career seasons — 12.8% 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
1929	BRO	NL	3	3	32	4	0	0	2	68.0	87	42	31	17	5.56	4.60 (-21%)	-319.2
1930	BRO	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0.0	2	0	0	0	0.00	—	0.0
1931	BRO	NL	1	2	23	1	1	0	0	61.7	62	26	13	35	3.79	4.10 (+7%)	335.7
1932	BRO	NL	0	3	20	2	0	0	0	48.7	56	26	17	21	4.81	4.13 (-17%)	-59.4
1933	PHI	NL	8	9	36	18	9	3	1	161.3	177	67	42	53	3.74	3.86 (+3%)	839.6
1934	PHI	NL	4	9	35	15	3	0	0	126.7	163	91	65	55	6.47	4.29 (-51%)	-2526.3

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
148	133	5	17	1	0	0	3	0	3	21	0.128	0.147	0.135	0.282	0.0

Career AVG .128 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 54.5% below league average.

Career OBP .147 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 57.1% below league average.

Career SLG .135 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 66.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.282 vs. league average 0.743 across their career seasons — 62.0% 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
1929	BRO	NL	32	16	1	3	0	0	1	1	0.188	—	—	—	—
1930	BRO	NL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1931	BRO	NL	23	13	1	2	0	0	0	4	0.154	—	—	—	—
1932	BRO	NL	21	14	1	3	0	1	1	3	0.214	—	—	—	—
1933	PHI	NL	36	48	2	3	1	1	1	8	0.062	—	—	—	—
1934	PHI	NL	35	42	0	6	0	1	0	5	0.143	—	—	—	—