Johnny Moore, baseball player, 1928-1945

Johnny Moore

Born: 3/23/1902 in Waterville, CT, USA

Died: 4/4/1991 in Bradenton, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1928-09-15 | Final Game: 1945-09-26

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

Full name: John Francis Moore

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Biography

Johnny Moore was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball who played from 1928 until his retirement in 1945. Born in 1902, Moore became known for his exceptional hitting ability and versatility on the field. Over his 17-year career, he appeared in 846 games, amassing a total of 926 hits, which resulted in an impressive batting average of .307. His offensive contributions included 73 home runs and 452 runs batted in (RBIs), showcasing his capability as a formidable run producer during a time when baseball was evolving in response to the changing dynamics of the sport. Moore's playing style was characterized by his keen eye at the plate and an aggressive approach that allowed him to excel in hitting for both average and power. He also demonstrated a level of speed, recording 23 stolen bases throughout his career. Competing in an era that bridged the pre-war and post-war periods, Moore played against a backdrop of significant changes in baseball, including the integration of players and shifts in playing styles. His contributions to the game solidified his legacy as a skilled player who left a lasting mark on the teams he represented and the fans who admired his talent.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
846 3013 439 926 155 26 73 452 23 195 176 0.307 0.352 0.449 0.801 5506.7

Career AVG .307 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — +10.8% above league average.

Career OBP .352 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .449 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — +14.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.801 vs. league average 0.733 across their career seasons — +9.3% above 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
1928 CHC NL 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1929 CHC NL 37 63 13 18 1 0 2 8 0 4 6 0.286 .289 (-1%) .353 (-4%) .415 (-5%) .769 (-4%) -43.5
1931 CHC NL 39 104 19 25 3 1 2 16 1 7 5 0.240 .276 (-13%) .338 (-15%) .388 (-11%) .726 (-13%) -239.2
1932 CHC NL 119 443 59 135 24 5 13 64 4 22 38 0.305 .275 (+11%) .335 (+2%) .391 (+20%) .726 (+12%) 895.5
1933 CIN NL 135 514 60 135 19 5 1 44 4 29 16 0.263 .270 (-3%) .329 (-7%) .377 (-14%) .707 (-11%) -1106.0
1934 CIN NL 16 42 5 8 1 1 0 5 0 3 2 0.190 — — — — 0.0
1934 PHI NL 116 458 68 157 34 6 11 93 7 40 18 0.343 .278 (+23%) .340 (+17%) .392 (+31%) .733 (+24%) 0.0
1935 PHI NL 153 600 84 194 33 3 19 93 4 45 50 0.323 .279 (+16%) .342 (+10%) .399 (+21%) .742 (+16%) 1970.7
1936 PHI NL 124 472 85 155 24 3 16 68 1 26 22 0.328 .283 (+16%) .349 (+4%) .404 (+22%) .753 (+14%) 1227.0
1937 PHI NL 96 307 46 98 16 2 9 59 2 18 18 0.319 .276 (+15%) .342 (+4%) .398 (+19%) .740 (+12%) 645.1
1945 CHC NL 7 6 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 0.167 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1932 WS CHN 2 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 737 0 1522 78 49 16

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1929 CHN OF 15 0 32 1 1 0
1931 CHN OF 22 0 51 3 2 0
1932 CHN OF 109 0 272 12 5 2
1933 CIN OF 132 0 329 12 9 4
1934 CIN OF 10 0 23 0 0 0
1934 PHI OF 115 0 244 18 5 2
1935 PHI OF 150 0 233 18 7 6
1936 PHI OF 112 0 214 5 12 1
1937 PHI OF 72 0 124 9 8 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 208
Center Field 174
Right Field 361

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1935 Most Valuable Player NL 15th 5.0 80 0