Gene Moore

Born: 8/26/1909 in Lancaster, TX, USA

Died: 3/12/1978 in Jackson, MS, USA

MLB Debut: 1931-09-19 | Final Game: 1945-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Eugene Moore

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Biography

Gene Moore was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1931 to 1945. Born in 1909, he made a significant impact during an era marked by both the Great Depression and the early stages of World War II. Throughout his career, Moore played in a total of 1,042 games, achieving 958 hits and posting a batting average of .270. His offensive prowess included 58 home runs and 436 runs batted in, alongside 31 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to contribute both power and speed to his team. Moore's most notable season came when he earned an All-Star selection, highlighting his status as one of the more skilled players of his time. He was known for his consistent hitting and versatility on the field, which allowed him to adapt to the evolving styles of play in the league. As a player who navigated through the challenges of the 1930s and 1940s, Moore's career remains a testament to the resilience and talent present in baseball during a period of significant social and economic change. His contributions to the game have established him as a respected figure in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1042	3543	497	958	179	53	58	436	31	317	401	0.270	0.333	0.400	0.733	922.1

Career AVG .270 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .400 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — +5.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.733 vs. league average 0.715 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
1931	CIN	NL	4	14	2	2	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1933	STL	NL	11	38	6	15	3	2	0	8	1	4	10	0.395	—	—	—	—	0.0
1934	STL	NL	9	18	2	5	1	0	0	1	0	2	2	0.278	—	—	—	—	0.0
1935	STL	NL	3	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1936	BSN	NL	151	637	91	185	38	12	13	67	6	40	80	0.290	.283 (+2%)	.349 (-4%)	.404 (+11%)	.753 (+4%)	317.9
1937	BSN	NL	148	561	88	159	29	10	16	70	11	61	73	0.283	.276 (+2%)	.342 (+4%)	.398 (+15%)	.740 (+10%)	1141.1
1938	BSN	NL	54	180	27	49	8	3	3	19	1	16	20	0.272	.272 (avg)	.341 (-1%)	.392 (+2%)	.734 (+1%)	6.2
1939	BRO	NL	107	306	45	69	13	6	3	39	4	40	50	0.225	.274 (-18%)	.342 (-8%)	.393 (-14%)	.735 (-11%)	-680.3
1940	BRO	NL	10	26	3	7	2	0	0	2	0	1	3	0.269	—	—	—	—	0.0
1940	BSN	NL	103	363	46	106	24	1	5	39	2	25	32	0.292	.267 (+9%)	.335 (+1%)	.387 (+4%)	.722 (+3%)	0.0
1941	BSN	NL	129	397	42	108	17	8	5	43	5	45	37	0.272	.262 (+4%)	.332 (+5%)	.373 (+5%)	.705 (+5%)	410.8
1942	WSN	AL	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1943	WSN	AL	92	254	41	68	14	3	2	39	0	19	29	0.268	.255 (+5%)	.324 (-1%)	.346 (+7%)	.671 (+3%)	77.1
1944	SLA	AL	110	390	56	93	13	6	6	58	0	24	37	0.238	.261 (-9%)	.325 (-13%)	.357 (-2%)	.683 (-7%)	-642.0
1945	SLA	AL	110	354	48	92	16	2	5	50	1	40	26	0.260	.260 (avg)	.328 (+2%)	.354 (+1%)	.683 (+2%)	151.2

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
6	22	4	4	0	0	0	0	3	6	0.182

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1944	WS	SLA	6	22	4	4	0	0	0	0	3	6	0.182

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	3	0	3	0	1	1
OF	914	0	1892	109	52	13

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1931	CIN	OF	3	8	0	0	0
1933	SLN	OF	10	29	0	1	0
1934	SLN	OF	3	12	0	1	0
1936	BSN	OF	151	314	32	8	2
1937	BSN	OF	148	340	21	8	1
1938	BSN	OF	47	97	4	2	0
1939	BRO	1B	1	1	0	0	0
1939	BRO	OF	86	140	8	6	3
1940	BRO	OF	6	8	0	0	0
1940	BSN	OF	94	198	11	3	3
1941	BSN	OF	110	229	13	8	2
1942	WS1	OF	1	0	0	0	0
1943	WS1	1B	1	0	0	0	0
1943	WS1	OF	57	125	5	2	0
1944	SLA	1B	1	2	0	1	1
1944	SLA	OF	98	208	5	7	2
1945	SLA	OF	100	184	10	6	0