Kelvin Moore, baseball player, 1981-1983

Kelvin Moore

Born: 9/26/1957 in Leroy, AL, USA

Died: 11/9/2014 in Covington, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1981-08-28 | Final Game: 1983-06-02

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Kelvin Orlando Moore

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Biography

Kelvin Moore was a professional baseball player born in 1957, whose career spanned from 1981 to 1983. Primarily a position player, Moore played in a total of 76 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded 53 hits and demonstrated his power at the plate with 8 home runs, contributing 25 runs batted in. Throughout his career, he maintained a batting average of .223 and showcased some speed on the bases with 3 stolen bases. Moore's playing career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, characterized by a blend of old-school fundamentals and the evolving strategies of the early 1980s. While he may not have achieved the same level of acclaim as some of his contemporaries, his contributions on the field reflected the grit and determination that defined many players of that era. Moore's journey through the league is a testament to the diverse paths athletes take in professional sports, and while his time in the spotlight was brief, it remains a part of baseball's rich tapestry.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
76 238 23 53 5 2 8 25 3 18 77 0.223 0.277 0.361 0.638 -439.9

Career AVG .223 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 14.3% below league average.

Career OBP .277 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 14.4% below league average.

Career SLG .361 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 5.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.638 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — 9.8% 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
1981 OAK AL 14 47 5 12 0 1 1 3 1 5 15 0.255 — — — — 6.0
1982 OAK AL 21 67 6 15 1 1 2 6 0 3 23 0.224 .261 (-14%) .324 (-23%) .388 (-8%) .712 (-15%) -196.6
1983 OAK AL 41 124 12 26 4 0 5 16 2 10 39 0.210 .260 (-20%) .324 (-16%) .389 (-7%) .714 (-11%) -249.3

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
5 16 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.125

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1981 ALCS OAK 3 8 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.250
1981 AWDIV OAK 2 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 73 66 515 32 6 56

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1981 OAK 1B 13 13 99 7 0 9
1982 OAK 1B 20 17 123 9 4 9
1983 OAK 1B 40 36 293 16 2 38

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 73

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Jackson State University Jackson MS 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978