Al Moran, baseball player, 1963-1964

Al Moran

Born: 12/5/1938 in Detroit, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1963-04-09 | Final Game: 1964-05-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Richard Alan Moran

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Biography

Al Moran was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1963 to 1964. Born in 1938, Moran's career spanned a brief but noteworthy period in Major League Baseball, during which he participated in a total of 135 games. Known for his tenacity on the field, he recorded 69 hits, including one home run, and drove in 27 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .195. He also showcased his speed on the bases, accumulating three stolen bases throughout his time in the league. Moran's playing career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by a growing emphasis on power hitting and athleticism. Despite the challenges of breaking into the major leagues during this period, he contributed to his teams with his versatility and determination. While his statistics may not reflect the same level of impact as some of his contemporaries, Al Moran remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the countless players who aspired to make their mark in the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
135 353 28 69 5 2 1 27 3 38 62 0.195 0.274 0.229 0.504 -1477.8

Career AVG .195 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 21.3% below league average.

Career OBP .274 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — 11.8% below league average.

Career SLG .229 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — 38.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.504 vs. league average 0.686 across their career seasons — 26.6% 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
1963 NYN NL 119 331 26 64 5 2 1 23 3 36 60 0.193 .246 (-21%) .308 (-11%) .371 (-38%) .680 (-26%) -1477.8
1964 NYN NL 16 22 2 5 0 0 0 4 0 2 2 0.227 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 2 0 2 0 0 0
SS 131 120 203 363 29 62

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1963 NYN 3B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1963 NYN SS 116 112 189 332 27 57
1964 NYN 3B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1964 NYN SS 15 8 14 31 2 5

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 2
Shortstop 131