Bill Moran

Born: 10/10/1869 in Joliet, IL, USA

Died: 4/8/1916 in Joliet, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1892-05-07 | Final Game: 1895-07-05

Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: William L. Moran

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Biography

Bill Moran, born in 1869, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1892 to 1895. Primarily a position player, Moran played in a total of 39 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded 20 hits, including one home run, and drove in 14 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .147. Known for his speed on the bases, he also accumulated two stolen bases. Moran's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport began to evolve from the early days of the National League into a more organized and competitive environment. While his playing statistics may not reflect the impact of some of his contemporaries, Moran contributed to the foundation of baseball in an era marked by the game's increasing popularity and the professionalization of players. His journey through the 1890s offers a glimpse into the life of a player during a time when baseball was rapidly becoming America's pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
39	136	10	20	3	1	1	14	2	5	14	0.147	0.183	0.206	0.389	-989.3

Career AVG .147 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 45.4% below league average.

Career OBP .183 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 45.8% below league average.

Career SLG .206 vs. league average .361 across their career seasons — 43.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.389 vs. league average 0.699 across their career seasons — 44.4% 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
1892	STL	NL	24	81	2	11	1	0	0	5	0	2	12	0.136	.244 (-45%)	.316 (-51%)	.327 (-55%)	.644 (-53%)	-656.6
1895	CHC	NL	15	55	8	9	2	1	1	9	2	3	2	0.164	.296 (-45%)	.361 (-39%)	.399 (-27%)	.761 (-33%)	-332.7