Jimmy Moore, baseball player, 1930-1931

Jimmy Moore

Born: 4/24/1903 in Paris, TN, USA

Died: 3/7/1986 in Memphis, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1930-04-17 | Final Game: 1931-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 187 lbs

Full name: James William Moore

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Biography

Jimmy Moore, born in 1903, was a professional baseball player who made his mark as a position player during a brief but impactful career from 1930 to 1931. He played in a total of 80 games, where he recorded 59 hits, including 4 home runs, and drove in 35 runs, which resulted in a batting average of .254. Moore also showcased his speed on the base paths, stealing 1 base during his time in the major leagues. Competing in the early years of the 1930s, Moore's playing style reflected the transitional nature of baseball during this era, as the game was beginning to shift from the deadball style to a more power-oriented approach. Although his career was relatively short, Moore's contributions to his teams during this period highlighted the evolving dynamics of offense in baseball. His on-field performance remains a testament to the dedication and skill required in the game during a time of significant change.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
80 232 32 59 10 1 4 35 1 19 20 0.254 0.316 0.358 0.674 -249.5

Career AVG .254 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — 10.9% below league average.

Career OBP .316 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — 8.8% below league average.

Career SLG .358 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons — 12.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.674 vs. league average 0.757 across their career seasons — 11.0% 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
1930 CHW AL 16 39 4 8 2 0 0 2 0 6 3 0.205 — — — — 0.0
1930 PHA AL 15 50 10 19 3 0 2 12 1 2 4 0.380 .293 (+29%) .354 (+14%) .429 (+30%) .784 (+23%) 0.0
1931 PHA AL 49 143 18 32 5 1 2 21 0 11 13 0.224 .276 (-19%) .338 (-16%) .388 (-19%) .726 (-18%) -445.5

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
5 6 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.333

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1931 WS PHA 2 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.333
1930 WS PHA 3 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.333

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 60 0 108 6 5 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1930 CHA OF 11 0 16 2 2 2
1930 PHA OF 13 0 22 1 1 0
1931 PHA OF 36 0 70 3 2 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 43
Center Field 3
Right Field 14

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Union University Jackson TN 1922, 1923