Wilcy Moore, baseball player, 1927-1933

Wilcy Moore

Born: 5/20/1897 in Bonita, TX, USA

Died: 3/29/1963 in Hollis, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1927-04-14 | Final Game: 1933-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: William Wilcy Moore

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Biography

Wilcy Moore was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1927 to 1933. Born in 1897, Moore made his mark during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 51-44 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 3.7. Known for his ability to secure games, he finished with 49 saves and recorded 204 strikeouts, highlighting his effectiveness on the mound. Moore's contributions to his teams were significant, as he was often relied upon in high-pressure situations. His pitching style combined skill and tenacity, making him a valuable asset in the bullpen and as a starting pitcher. Despite the challenges posed by the era in which he played, including the evolving strategies of baseball during the late 1920s and early 1930s, Moore established himself as a noteworthy figure in the game, leaving a legacy that would be remembered in the annals of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
51 44 261 32 14 2 49 691.0 732 284 25 232 204 3.70 0

Career ERA 3.70 vs. league average 4.16 across their career seasons — 11.1% 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
1927 NYY AL 19 7 50 12 6 1 13 213.0 185 54 59 75 2.28 4.08 (+44%) -
1928 NYY AL 4 4 35 2 0 0 2 60.3 71 28 31 18 4.18 4.13 (-1%) -
1929 NYY AL 6 4 41 0 0 0 8 61.0 64 28 19 21 4.13 4.60 (+10%) -
1931 BOS AL 11 13 53 15 8 1 10 185.3 195 80 55 37 3.88 4.10 (+5%) -180.0
1932 BOS AL 4 10 37 2 0 0 4 84.3 98 49 42 28 5.23 4.13 (-27%) -1367.0
1932 NYY AL 2 0 10 1 0 0 4 25.0 27 7 6 8 2.52 4.13 (+39%) -
1933 NYY AL 5 6 35 0 0 0 8 62.0 92 38 20 17 5.52 3.86 (-43%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
261 205 9 21 1 0 1 4 0 6 97 0.102 0.128 0.122 0.250 -1426.4

Career AVG .102 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 63.3% below league average.

Career OBP .128 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 62.5% below league average.

Career SLG .122 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 69.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.250 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 66.0% 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
1927 NYY AL 50 75 5 6 0 0 1 2 0 4 38 0.080 .282 (-72%) .344 (-63%) .392 (-69%) .736 (-67%) -897.0
1928 NYY AL 35 14 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 10 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1929 NYY AL 41 15 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0.067 — — — — 0.0
1931 BOS AL 53 56 1 9 1 0 0 1 0 0 18 0.161 .276 (-42%) .338 (-52%) .388 (-54%) .726 (-53%) -529.5
1932 BOS AL 37 22 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 11 0.045 — — — — 0.0
1932 NYY AL 10 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1933 NYY AL 35 15 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 8 0.133 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 8 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.250

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1932 WS NYA 1 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.333
1927 WS NYA 2 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.200

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2 0 3 1 1 16.0 13 1 2 3 0.56

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1932 WS NYA 1 0 1 0 0 5.3 2 0 0 1 0.00
1927 WS NYA 1 0 2 1 1 10.7 11 1 2 2 0.84

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 261 0 34 254 11 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1927 NYA P 50 0 18 89 1 1
1928 NYA P 35 0 4 21 3 1
1929 NYA P 41 0 1 25 2 0
1931 BOS P 53 0 2 70 1 2
1932 BOS P 37 0 3 30 1 3
1932 NYA P 10 0 3 4 0 0
1933 NYA P 35 0 3 15 3 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 261