Gary Moore, baseball player, 1970-1970

Gary Moore

Born: 2/24/1945 in Tulsa, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1970-05-03 | Final Game: 1970-05-23

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Gary Douglas Moore

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Biography

Gary Moore was a professional baseball player born in 1945, who played as a position player during his brief career in Major League Baseball. He made his debut on May 3, 1970, and played his final game just 20 days later, on May 23, 1970. Moore's time in the major leagues was short, spanning only 7 games, during which he recorded 3 hits and maintained a batting average of .188. While he did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs, he demonstrated speed on the bases, stealing 1 base during his limited appearances. Moore's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the emergence of younger talent and the evolving dynamics of the game. Despite the brevity of his career, he remains a part of baseball history, representing the determination and aspirations of many players striving to make their mark in the sport. His journey through the major leagues, though not extensively documented in terms of statistics, reflects the passion for the game that characterized the era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
7 16 2 3 0 2 0 0 1 0 1 0.188 0.188 0.438 0.625 0.0

Career AVG .188 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 26.2% below league average.

Career OBP .188 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 42.4% below league average.

Career SLG .438 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — +13.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.625 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — 12.1% 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
1970 LAD NL 7 16 2 3 0 2 0 0 1 0 1 0.188 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 4 0 0 0
OF 5 3 5 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1970 LAN 1B 1 0 4 0 0 0
1970 LAN OF 5 3 5 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1
Right Field 5

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Texas at Austin Austin TX 1965, 1966