Jerry Moore, baseball player, 1884-1885

Jerry Moore

Born: 1855 in Windsor, ON, CAN

Died: 9/26/1890 in Wayne, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-04-17 | Final Game: 1885-05-28

Bats: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Jeremiah S. Moore

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Biography

Jerry Moore was a professional baseball player born in 1855, whose career spanned from 1884 to 1885. Known primarily as a position player, Moore made his mark during the early years of Major League Baseball, a time when the game was still evolving from its nascent stages. He played a total of 35 games, showcasing his skills with a batting average of .263. Over the course of his brief career, he recorded 35 hits, including one home run, and contributed 10 RBIs to his teams. While his time in the league was relatively short, Moore's performance reflected the competitive spirit of the sport during the late 19th century, an era characterized by its transition from the early days of baseball into a more organized and commercially viable format. Although he did not steal any bases, his consistent hitting and ability to contribute offensively made him a notable figure in the game during this formative period. Jerry Moore's legacy, while not extensively documented, serves as a reminder of the players who laid the foundations of professional baseball in America.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
35 133 13 35 4 1 1 10 0 1 8 0.263 0.269 0.331 0.599 193.6

Career AVG .263 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — +8.1% above league average.

Career OBP .269 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .331 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.599 vs. league average 0.609 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
1884 ALT UA 20 80 10 25 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0.312 .243 (+28%) .278 (+12%) .327 (+26%) .606 (+20%) 193.6
1884 CL2 NL 9 30 1 6 0 0 0 10 0 0 5 0.200 — — — — 193.6
1885 DTN NL 6 23 2 4 1 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.174 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 27 0 132 39 35 0
OF 9 0 10 0 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1884 ALT C 12 0 54 18 18 0
1884 ALT OF 9 0 10 0 3 0
1884 CL2 C 9 0 54 9 8 0
1885 DTN C 6 0 24 12 9 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 27
Left Field 1
Center Field 2
Right Field 6