Andres Mora

Born: 5/25/1955 in Rio Bravo, Coahuila, México

Died: 6/12/2015 in Saltillo, Coahuila, México

MLB Debut: 1976-04-13 | Final Game: 1980-05-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

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Biography

Andres Mora, born in 1955, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1976 until 1980. Primarily serving as a position player, Mora appeared in 235 games throughout his career. He recorded a total of 156 hits, which included 27 home runs and 83 runs batted in, culminating in a batting average of .223. Although his offensive numbers were modest, Mora's contributions to his teams extended beyond statistics, showcasing the grit and determination characteristic of players during that era. Mora played during a transitional time in baseball history, navigating the late 1970s, a period marked by the emergence of power hitters and a focus on offensive production. Despite not achieving overwhelming statistical success, his presence on the field and ability to contribute to his team's dynamics reflected the hard-nosed playing style of the time. With one stolen base to his name, Mora demonstrated a willingness to take risks on the basepaths, adding another layer to his overall gameplay. Although his career was relatively brief, Andres Mora remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, remembered for his contributions in a competitive and evolving sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
235	700	71	156	27	2	27	83	1	31	149	0.223	0.256	0.383	0.639	-1218.9

Career AVG .223 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 14.5% below league average.

Career OBP .256 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 21.3% below league average.

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

Career OPS 0.639 vs. league average 0.708 across their career seasons — 9.7% 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
1976	BAL	AL	73	220	18	48	11	0	6	25	1	13	49	0.218	.255 (-15%)	.320 (-19%)	.360 (-3%)	.681 (-11%)	-487.6
1977	BAL	AL	77	233	32	57	8	2	13	44	0	5	53	0.245	.264 (-7%)	.329 (-21%)	.401 (+16%)	.730 (-1%)	-159.9
1978	BAL	AL	76	229	21	49	8	0	8	14	0	13	47	0.214	.257 (-17%)	.323 (-20%)	.378 (-7%)	.702 (-13%)	-571.4
1980	CLE	AL	9	18	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0