Scrappy Moore, baseball player, 1917-1917

Scrappy Moore

Born: 12/16/1892 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 10/13/1964 in Little Rock, AR, USA

MLB Debut: 1917-06-21 | Final Game: 1917-07-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 153 lbs

Full name: William Allen Moore

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Biography

Scrappy Moore, born in 1892, was a professional baseball player who played during a brief career from June 21 to July 5, 1917. Although his time in Major League Baseball was limited to just four games, Moore made an indelible mark as a position player in the early 20th century, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively driven game. His playing style was emblematic of the era, emphasizing speed and defensive skills, traits that earned him the nickname "Scrappy." During his short stint, Moore recorded one hit in four games, finishing with a batting average of .125. While he did not achieve significant statistical milestones such as home runs or RBIs, his presence on the field contributed to the rich tapestry of early baseball history. Moore's career, though fleeting, serves as a reminder of the countless players who briefly graced the diamond, each adding to the narrative of America's pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
4 8 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.125 0.222 0.125 0.347 0.0

Career AVG .125 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 49.7% below league average.

Career OBP .222 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 28.9% below league average.

Career SLG .125 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 61.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.347 vs. league average 0.636 across their career seasons — 45.4% 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
1917 SLA AL 4 8 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.125 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 2 0 2 4 2 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1917 SLA 3B 2 0 2 4 2 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta GA 1913
Vanderbilt University Nashville TN 1915, 1916, 1917