Charles Moran

Born: 3/26/1879 in Washington, DC, USA

Died: 4/11/1934 in Washington, DC, USA

MLB Debut: 1903-04-29 | Final Game: 1905-06-20

Throws: R

Full name: Charles Vincent Moran

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Biography

Charles Moran, born in 1879, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early 20th century, a time characterized by the transition from the lively ball era to the more power-driven game that would follow. Moran's career spanned from April 29, 1903, to June 20, 1905, during which he played in 269 games as a position player. He recorded 201 hits, showcasing his ability to make contact at the plate, although his batting average settled at .207. Despite the challenges of his era, Moran managed to contribute offensively with 50 RBIs and demonstrated speed on the bases, tallying 20 stolen bases throughout his career. Moran's playing style reflected the fundamentals of the game during his time, where contact hitting and base running were paramount. His lone home run stands as a testament to the more modest power numbers of the period, contrasting sharply with future generations of sluggers. While Moran may not be remembered as a superstar, his contributions to the teams he played for during the formative years of professional baseball highlight the depth of talent in the league, paving the way for the explosive developments that would define the sport in the years to come.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
269	970	89	201	28	6	1	50	20	91	83	0.207	0.279	0.252	0.531	-2483.2

Career AVG .207 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 17.8% below league average.

Career OBP .279 vs. league average .308 across their career seasons — 9.3% below league average.

Career SLG .252 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 23.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.531 vs. league average 0.638 across their career seasons — 16.7% 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
1903	WSN	AL	98	373	41	84	14	5	1	24	8	33	29	0.225	.261 (-14%)	.316 (-6%)	.345 (-14%)	.662 (-10%)	-629.7
1904	WSN	AL	62	243	27	54	10	0	0	7	7	23	24	0.222	.246 (-10%)	.300 (-4%)	.321 (-18%)	.622 (-11%)	-367.4
1904	SLA	AL	82	272	15	47	3	1	0	14	2	25	24	0.173	.246 (-30%)	.300 (-19%)	.321 (-41%)	.622 (-30%)	-367.4
1905	SLA	AL	27	82	6	16	1	0	0	5	3	10	6	0.195	.248 (-21%)	.307 (-5%)	.322 (-36%)	.629 (-21%)	-212.3