Randy Moore, baseball player, 1927-1937

Randy Moore

Born: 6/21/1906 in Naples, TX, USA

Died: 6/12/1992 in Mount Pleasant, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1927-04-12 | Final Game: 1937-09-07

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Randolph Edward Moore

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Biography

Randy Moore was a professional baseball player born in 1906, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1927 until his retirement in 1937. Throughout his career, Moore played in 749 games, accumulating a total of 627 hits and posting a commendable batting average of .278. He demonstrated consistent offensive prowess, driving in 308 runs and hitting 27 home runs. Additionally, Moore showcased his speed on the base paths with 11 stolen bases, making him a versatile asset to his teams. Moore's playing style was characterized by a balanced approach, combining solid hitting with the ability to contribute to his team's run production. His career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, as the sport was beginning to embrace a more dynamic style of play. As a position player, Moore's contributions were significant in the context of the game’s evolution, and he remains a notable figure among players of his time. His legacy is remembered by baseball historians and fans who appreciate the contributions of players from the late 1920s to the late 1930s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
749 2253 258 627 110 17 27 308 11 158 85 0.278 0.326 0.378 0.705 -1061.8

Career AVG .278 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .326 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .378 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.705 vs. league average 0.739 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
1927 CHW AL 6 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1928 CHW AL 24 61 6 13 4 1 0 5 0 3 5 0.213 .280 (-24%) .342 (-27%) .395 (-21%) .737 (-24%) -266.9
1930 BSN NL 83 191 24 55 9 0 2 34 3 10 13 0.288 .293 (-2%) .354 (-9%) .429 (-15%) .784 (-12%) -450.5
1931 BSN NL 83 192 19 50 8 1 3 34 1 13 3 0.260 .276 (-6%) .338 (-8%) .388 (-7%) .726 (-8%) -285.5
1932 BSN NL 107 351 41 103 21 2 3 43 1 15 11 0.293 .275 (+7%) .335 (-4%) .391 (avg) .726 (-2%) -193.6
1933 BSN NL 135 497 64 150 23 7 8 70 3 40 16 0.302 .270 (+12%) .329 (+8%) .377 (+13%) .707 (+10%) 1006.2
1934 BSN NL 123 422 55 120 21 2 7 64 2 40 16 0.284 .278 (+2%) .340 (+2%) .392 (avg) .733 (+1%) 101.4
1935 BSN NL 125 407 42 112 20 4 4 42 1 26 16 0.275 .279 (-2%) .342 (-7%) .399 (-7%) .742 (-7%) -610.7
1936 BRO NL 42 88 4 21 3 0 0 14 0 8 1 0.239 .283 (-16%) .349 (-14%) .404 (-33%) .753 (-24%) -362.2
1937 BRO NL 13 22 3 3 1 0 0 2 0 3 2 0.136 — — — — 0.0
1937 STL NL 8 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 90 0 795 43 14 58
2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
3B 66 0 41 108 9 13
C 11 0 27 5 4 0
OF 418 0 862 39 29 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1927 CHA OF 4 0 8 1 0 0
1928 CHA OF 16 0 34 1 2 0
1930 BSN 3B 13 0 9 24 5 3
1930 BSN OF 34 0 70 3 1 0
1931 BSN 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1931 BSN 3B 22 0 16 35 3 2
1931 BSN OF 29 0 55 4 3 1
1932 BSN 1B 22 0 167 16 3 20
1932 BSN 3B 31 0 16 49 1 8
1932 BSN C 1 0 0 0 0 0
1932 BSN OF 41 0 75 2 1 0
1933 BSN 1B 10 0 80 1 1 4
1933 BSN OF 122 0 275 11 6 1
1934 BSN 1B 37 0 339 16 6 23
1934 BSN OF 72 0 157 7 6 1
1935 BSN 1B 21 0 209 10 4 11
1935 BSN OF 78 0 161 10 9 3
1936 BRO OF 21 0 27 0 1 0
1937 BRO C 10 0 27 5 4 0
1937 SLN OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 11
First Base 90
Second Base 1
Third Base 66
Left Field 65
Center Field 14
Right Field 341

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1933 Most Valuable Player NL 23th 2.0 80 0