Terry Moore, baseball player, 1935-1948

Terry Moore

Born: 5/27/1912 in Vernon, AL, USA

Died: 3/29/1995 in Collinsville, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1935-04-16 | Final Game: 1948-09-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Terry Bluford Moore

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Biography

Terry Moore was a prominent American professional baseball player born in 1912, whose career spanned from 1935 to 1948. Known for his all-around skills as a position player, Moore played a total of 1,298 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He accumulated 1,318 hits, showcasing a commendable batting average of .280, alongside 80 home runs and 513 RBIs. His speed on the base paths was evident with 82 stolen bases, contributing to his reputation as a well-rounded athlete in an era that often emphasized different aspects of play. Moore was selected as an All-Star four times, reflecting his impact and excellence on the field. His career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was evolving in terms of talent and competition. He was a key player for the St. Louis Cardinals, contributing to their success in the late 1930s and early 1940s. Moore's legacy is marked by his contributions to the game during a time when players were beginning to break barriers and redefine the standards of play, solidifying his place in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1298 4700 719 1318 263 28 80 513 82 406 368 0.280 0.340 0.399 0.739 1948.4

Career AVG .280 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .340 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .399 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.739 vs. league average 0.721 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
1935 STL NL 119 456 63 131 34 3 6 53 13 15 40 0.287 .279 (+3%) .342 (-8%) .399 (+4%) .742 (-2%) -315.8
1936 STL NL 143 590 85 156 39 4 5 47 9 37 52 0.264 .283 (-7%) .349 (-12%) .404 (-9%) .753 (-10%) -1379.8
1937 STL NL 115 461 76 123 17 3 5 43 13 32 41 0.267 .276 (-4%) .342 (-7%) .398 (-12%) .740 (-10%) -923.2
1938 STL NL 94 312 49 85 21 3 4 21 9 46 19 0.272 .272 (avg) .341 (+7%) .392 (+1%) .734 (+4%) 308.2
1939 STL NL 130 417 65 123 25 2 17 77 6 43 38 0.295 .274 (+8%) .342 (+6%) .393 (+24%) .735 (+15%) 1268.6
1940 STL NL 136 537 92 163 33 4 17 64 18 42 44 0.304 .267 (+14%) .335 (+6%) .387 (+22%) .722 (+15%) 1511.7
1941 STL NL 122 493 86 145 26 4 6 68 3 52 31 0.294 .262 (+12%) .332 (+9%) .373 (+7%) .705 (+8%) 838.0
1942 STL NL 130 489 80 141 26 3 6 49 10 56 26 0.288 .253 (+14%) .323 (+13%) .349 (+12%) .672 (+12%) 1196.6
1946 STL NL 91 278 32 73 14 1 3 28 0 18 26 0.263 .256 (+2%) .328 (-5%) .358 (-2%) .687 (-3%) -209.9
1947 STL NL 127 460 61 130 17 1 7 45 1 38 39 0.283 .262 (+8%) .336 (+1%) .376 (-2%) .712 (-1%) -58.6
1948 STL NL 91 207 30 48 11 0 4 18 0 27 12 0.232 .263 (-12%) .340 (-6%) .379 (-10%) .719 (-8%) -287.3

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0.00 0

Career ERA 0.00 vs. league average 4.28 across their career seasons — 100.0% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1939 STL NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 1 0.00 — -

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
12 44 3 9 1 0 0 4 4 9 0.205

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1946 WS SLN 7 27 1 4 0 0 0 2 2 6 0.148
1942 WS SLN 5 17 2 5 1 0 0 2 2 3 0.294

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 7 0 9 16 4 1
OF 1189 0 3117 102 48 23
P 1 0 0 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1935 SLN OF 117 0 354 11 6 3
1936 SLN OF 133 0 418 14 10 7
1937 SLN OF 106 0 307 9 4 2
1938 SLN 3B 6 0 9 16 3 1
1938 SLN OF 75 0 219 5 3 1
1939 SLN OF 121 0 291 16 2 1
1939 SLN P 1 0 0 1 0 0
1940 SLN OF 133 0 383 11 5 4
1941 SLN OF 121 0 293 14 5 3
1942 SLN 3B 1 0 0 0 1 0
1942 SLN OF 126 0 271 9 4 0
1946 SLN OF 66 0 158 5 3 0
1947 SLN OF 120 0 292 6 5 2
1948 SLN OF 71 0 131 2 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 1
Third Base 7
Left Field 3
Center Field 1185
Right Field 2

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1942 Most Valuable Player NL 18th 15.0 336 0
1941 Most Valuable Player NL 12th 26.0 336 0
1940 Most Valuable Player NL 18th 18.0 336 0
1939 Most Valuable Player NL 16th 15.0 336 0
1936 Most Valuable Player NL 20th 1.0 80 0