Jake Mooty, baseball player, 1936-1944

Jake Mooty

Born: 4/13/1912 in Bennett, TX, USA

Died: 4/20/1970 in Fort Worth, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1936-09-09 | Final Game: 1944-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Jake T. Mooty

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Biography

Jake Mooty was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1936 until his retirement in 1944. Born in 1912, Mooty carved out a career during an era that was heavily influenced by the economic challenges of the Great Depression and the onset of World War II. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 16 wins and 23 losses, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 4.03. Mooty recorded 145 strikeouts and notched 8 saves, demonstrating his capability as a reliable option on the mound during his playing days. Mooty's style of play reflected the transitional nature of baseball in the 1930s and 1940s, as pitchers began to adapt to a more competitive and evolving game. While his win-loss record may not have been stellar, his contributions to his teams were significant, particularly as a versatile pitcher who could be called upon in high-pressure situations. His career, although modest in statistics, represented the determination and spirit of players in a challenging era, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
16 23 111 38 14 1 8 433.7 434 194 33 194 145 4.03 0

Career ERA 4.03 vs. league average 3.95 across their career seasons — near 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 0 0 8 0 0 0 1 13.7 10 6 4 11 3.95 4.59 (+14%) 671.9
1937 CIN NL 0 3 14 2 0 0 1 39.0 54 36 22 11 8.31 4.34 (-92%) -647.9
1940 CHC NL 6 6 20 12 6 0 1 114.0 101 37 49 42 2.92 4.21 (+31%) -
1941 CHC NL 8 9 33 14 7 1 4 153.3 143 57 56 45 3.35 3.94 (+15%) -
1942 CHC NL 2 5 19 10 1 0 1 84.3 89 44 44 28 4.70 3.57 (-32%) -
1943 CHC NL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1.0 2 0 1 1 0.00 — -
1944 DET AL 0 0 15 0 0 0 0 28.3 35 14 18 7 4.45 3.57 (-24%) -442.7

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
116 132 11 27 1 0 0 5 0 3 14 0.205 0.222 0.212 0.434 -302.4

Career AVG .205 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 23.0% below league average.

Career OBP .222 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 33.3% below league average.

Career SLG .212 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 43.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.434 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — 38.6% 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 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1937 CIN NL 15 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1940 CHC NL 24 38 2 10 0 0 0 2 0 1 6 0.263 — — — — 0.0
1941 CHC NL 33 50 5 10 1 0 0 1 0 2 7 0.200 .262 (-24%) .332 (-31%) .373 (-41%) .705 (-36%) -302.4
1942 CHC NL 19 28 3 6 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0.214 — — — — 0.0
1943 CHC NL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1944 DET AL 15 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.143 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 111 0 18 87 6 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1936 CIN P 8 0 0 1 0 0
1937 CIN P 14 0 4 8 2 0
1940 CHN P 20 0 5 16 1 0
1941 CHN P 33 0 3 36 0 6
1942 CHN P 19 0 3 22 2 0
1943 CHN P 2 0 0 0 0 0
1944 DET P 15 0 3 4 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 111

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Texas A&M University College Station TX 1933, 1934, 1935