Billy Moran

Born: 11/27/1933 in Montgomery, AL, USA

Died: 10/21/2021 in Fort Myers, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1958-04-15 | Final Game: 1965-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: William Nelson Moran

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Biography

Billy Moran, born in 1933, was a professional baseball player who made significant contributions to Major League Baseball (MLB) as a position player from 1958 to 1965. Over the course of his career, Moran appeared in 634 games, accumulating 545 hits and achieving a batting average of .263. He was known for his offensive capabilities, hitting 28 home runs and driving in 202 runs, while also showcasing speed on the basepaths with 10 stolen bases. His performance earned him recognition, leading to two selections as an All-Star during his career. Moran played during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the rise of power hitters and evolving playing styles. His ability to contribute as both a consistent hitter and a reliable fielder solidified his place in the game. After retiring on September 28, 1965, Moran left behind a legacy as a hardworking player whose contributions helped shape the teams he played for. His career remains a testament to the dedication and talent required to succeed in the highly competitive landscape of Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
634	2076	242	545	88	10	28	202	10	133	218	0.263	0.308	0.355	0.663	-2072.8

Career AVG .263 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .308 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .355 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 7.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.663 vs. league average 0.704 across their career seasons — 5.8% 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
1958	CLE	AL	115	257	26	58	11	0	1	18	3	13	23	0.226	.257 (-13%)	.324 (-19%)	.394 (-29%)	.719 (-25%)	-1239.9
1959	CLE	AL	11	17	1	5	0	0	0	2	0	0	1	0.294	—	—	—	—	0.0
1961	LAA	AL	54	173	17	45	7	1	2	22	0	17	16	0.260	.258 (+1%)	.328 (avg)	.399 (-13%)	.727 (-7%)	-196.3
1962	LAA	AL	160	659	90	186	25	3	17	74	5	39	80	0.282	.257 (+10%)	.326 (-1%)	.393 (+3%)	.719 (+2%)	110.4
1963	LAA	AL	153	597	67	164	29	5	7	65	1	31	57	0.275	.246 (+12%)	.308 (avg)	.371 (+1%)	.680 (+1%)	-56.1
1964	LAA	AL	50	198	26	53	10	1	0	11	1	13	20	0.268	.250 (+7%)	.312 (+1%)	.377 (-13%)	.690 (-7%)	-218.0
1964	CLE	AL	69	151	14	31	6	0	1	10	0	18	16	0.205	.250 (-18%)	.312 (-7%)	.377 (-30%)	.690 (-20%)	-218.0
1965	CLE	AL	22	24	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	2	5	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	2	0	0	0	0	0
2B	467	422	1052	1240	56	277
3B	89	81	81	153	13	9
SS	47	24	48	66	5	19

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1958	CLE	2B	74	52	136	154	12	38
1958	CLE	SS	38	21	38	56	3	18
1959	CLE	2B	6	4	6	8	0	1
1959	CLE	SS	5	0	7	1	1	1
1961	LAA	2B	51	47	108	116	8	31
1961	LAA	SS	2	2	1	4	1	0
1962	LAA	2B	160	159	422	477	13	103
1963	LAA	2B	151	150	352	455	22	98
1964	LAA	2B	3	1	1	3	0	1
1964	LAA	3B	47	47	47	84	10	5
1964	LAA	SS	1	0	0	0	0	0
1964	CLE	1B	2	0	0	0	0	0
1964	CLE	2B	15	7	23	21	1	3
1964	CLE	3B	42	34	34	69	3	4
1965	CLE	2B	7	2	4	6	0	2
1965	CLE	SS	1	1	2	5	0	0