Eddie Moore, baseball player, 1923-1934

Eddie Moore

Born: 1/18/1899 in Barlow, KY, USA

Died: 2/10/1976 in Fort Myers, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1923-09-25 | Final Game: 1934-07-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Graham Edward Moore

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Biography

Eddie Moore, born in 1899, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1923 to 1934. Known for his versatility as a position player, Moore played in 748 games and compiled a batting average of .285, highlighting his consistent offensive capabilities during his tenure in Major League Baseball. He recorded 706 hits, including 13 home runs and 257 RBIs, while also showcasing his speed on the bases with 52 stolen bases. His ability to contribute both with the bat and on the basepaths made him a valuable asset to his teams. Moore played during an era that was characterized by a transition in baseball, moving away from the deadball era towards a more offensive style of play. As teams began to emphasize power and speed, Moore’s skills allowed him to adapt and thrive in this evolving game. His contributions were significant not only in terms of statistics but also in setting a standard for future players in his position. Moore's legacy is remembered as part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball, where he made his mark before the onset of the more modern baseball era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
748 2474 360 706 108 26 13 257 52 272 121 0.285 0.359 0.366 0.725 -787.0

Career AVG .285 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .359 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .366 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 8.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.725 vs. league average 0.745 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
1923 PIT NL 6 26 6 7 1 0 0 1 1 2 3 0.269 — — — — 0.0
1924 PIT NL 72 209 47 75 8 4 2 13 6 27 12 0.359 .283 (+26%) .345 (+27%) .389 (+19%) .734 (+23%) 977.2
1925 PIT NL 142 547 106 163 29 8 6 77 19 73 26 0.298 .288 (+3%) .349 (+9%) .407 (+1%) .756 (+5%) 771.8
1926 PIT NL 43 132 19 30 8 1 0 19 3 12 6 0.227 .279 (-19%) .345 (-16%) .390 (-22%) .735 (-19%) -455.0
1926 BSN NL 54 184 17 49 3 2 0 15 6 16 12 0.266 .279 (-5%) .345 (-6%) .390 (-22%) .735 (-14%) -455.0
1927 BSN NL 112 411 53 124 14 4 1 32 5 39 17 0.302 .282 (+7%) .344 (+6%) .392 (-8%) .736 (-1%) -22.1
1928 BSN NL 68 215 27 51 9 0 2 18 7 19 12 0.237 .280 (-16%) .342 (-13%) .395 (-22%) .737 (-18%) -688.6
1929 BRO NL 111 402 48 119 18 6 0 48 3 44 16 0.296 .289 (+2%) .353 (+5%) .415 (-11%) .769 (-4%) -204.1
1930 BRO NL 76 196 24 55 13 1 1 20 1 21 7 0.281 .293 (-5%) .354 (+1%) .429 (-13%) .784 (-7%) -227.1
1932 NY1 NL 37 87 9 23 3 0 1 6 1 9 6 0.264 .275 (-4%) .335 (+1%) .391 (-15%) .726 (-7%) -79.5
1934 CLE AL 27 65 4 10 2 0 0 8 0 10 4 0.154 .278 (-45%) .340 (-22%) .392 (-53%) .733 (-38%) -407.9

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
7 26 7 6 1 0 1 2 5 2 0.231

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1925 WS PIT 7 26 7 6 1 0 1 2 5 2 0.231

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 349 0 783 1075 86 207
3B 89 0 74 148 12 8
OF 145 0 346 17 10 5
SS 98 0 173 280 35 53

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1923 PIT SS 6 0 12 12 2 2
1924 PIT 2B 4 0 1 4 0 0
1924 PIT 3B 13 0 14 24 0 1
1924 PIT OF 35 0 78 6 1 1
1925 PIT 2B 122 0 307 401 36 82
1925 PIT 3B 3 0 1 3 2 0
1925 PIT OF 15 0 32 3 1 0
1926 PIT 2B 24 0 49 63 11 15
1926 PIT 3B 9 0 5 20 1 0
1926 PIT SS 1 0 2 3 2 1
1926 BSN 2B 39 0 90 123 6 27
1926 BSN 3B 1 0 0 2 0 1
1926 BSN SS 14 0 24 34 5 5
1927 BSN 2B 39 0 101 125 8 26
1927 BSN 3B 52 0 49 93 8 6
1927 BSN OF 16 0 47 1 0 1
1927 BSN SS 1 0 3 4 0 3
1928 BSN 2B 1 0 0 1 0 0
1928 BSN OF 54 0 131 7 6 3
1929 BRO 2B 74 0 135 228 17 31
1929 BRO 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1929 BRO OF 2 0 7 0 1 0
1929 BRO SS 36 0 63 120 10 21
1930 BRO 2B 23 0 42 72 1 13
1930 BRO 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1930 BRO OF 23 0 51 0 1 0
1930 BRO SS 17 0 24 43 8 10
1932 NY1 2B 5 0 7 13 0 2
1932 NY1 3B 6 0 1 5 1 0
1932 NY1 SS 21 0 44 63 8 11
1934 CLE 2B 18 0 51 45 7 11
1934 CLE 3B 3 0 4 1 0 0
1934 CLE SS 2 0 1 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 350
Third Base 91
Shortstop 95
Left Field 69
Center Field 18
Right Field 58