Whitey Moore, baseball player, 1936-1942

Whitey Moore

Born: 6/10/1912 in Tuscarawas, OH, USA

Died: 12/10/1987 in Uhrichsville, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1936-09-27 | Final Game: 1942-09-07

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

Full name: Lloyd Albert Moore

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Biography

Whitey Moore, born in 1912, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the major leagues from 1936 until 1942. Known for his competitive spirit and reliable arm, Moore finished his career with a record of 30 wins and 29 losses, alongside an earned run average (ERA) of 3.75. Over the span of his career, he struck out 228 batters and recorded 4 saves, showcasing his versatility and ability to perform in high-pressure situations. Moore's playing career unfolded during a significant era in baseball, marked by the transition from the deadball era to a time of increasing offensive production. His contributions on the mound were vital for his teams, as he provided stability in the pitching rotation. Moore's tenure in the league not only reflected his individual skills but also illustrated the evolving nature of baseball during the late 1930s and early 1940s, a time when the sport was becoming more competitive and dynamic. His legacy remains a part of baseball history, remembered for his tenacity and contributions to the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
30 29 133 60 18 4 4 513.3 450 214 25 292 228 3.75 0

Career ERA 3.75 vs. league average 4.18 across their career seasons — 10.2% 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
1936 CIN NL 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 5.0 3 3 3 4 5.40 — 0.0
1937 CIN NL 0 3 13 6 0 0 0 38.7 32 21 39 27 4.89 4.34 (-13%) -1111.2
1938 CIN NL 6 4 19 11 3 1 0 90.3 66 35 42 38 3.49 4.35 (+20%) 59.6
1939 CIN NL 13 12 42 24 9 2 3 187.7 177 72 95 81 3.45 4.28 (+19%) -1115.4
1940 CIN NL 8 8 25 15 5 1 1 116.7 100 47 56 60 3.63 4.21 (+14%) -816.2
1941 CIN NL 2 1 23 4 1 0 0 61.7 62 30 45 17 4.38 3.94 (-11%) -1677.8
1942 CIN NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 1 0 0.00 — 0.0
1942 STL NL 0 1 9 0 0 0 0 12.3 10 6 11 1 4.38 3.57 (-23%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
133 156 7 16 1 0 0 4 0 4 31 0.103 0.125 0.109 0.234 -722.8

Career AVG .103 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — 62.0% below league average.

Career OBP .125 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 63.0% below league average.

Career SLG .109 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 71.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.234 vs. league average 0.724 across their career seasons — 67.7% 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
1936 CIN NL 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1937 CIN NL 13 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1938 CIN NL 19 26 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.077 — — — — 0.0
1939 CIN NL 42 61 4 6 1 0 0 2 0 2 13 0.098 .274 (-64%) .342 (-63%) .393 (-71%) .735 (-67%) -722.8
1940 CIN NL 25 39 1 5 0 0 0 1 0 2 9 0.128 — — — — 0.0
1941 CIN NL 23 18 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1942 CIN NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1942 STL NL 9 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1940 WS CIN 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
1939 WS CIN 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 4 0 0 11.3 8 3 6 9 2.38

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1940 WS CIN 0 0 3 0 0 8.3 8 3 6 7 3.24
1939 WS CIN 0 0 1 0 0 3.0 0 0 0 2 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 133 0 18 73 5 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1936 CIN P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1937 CIN P 13 0 1 7 0 0
1938 CIN P 19 0 2 15 1 1
1939 CIN P 42 0 9 32 1 0
1940 CIN P 25 0 3 9 1 0
1941 CIN P 23 0 2 10 2 2
1942 CIN P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1942 SLN P 9 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 133