Charlie Moran, baseball player, 1903-1908

Charlie Moran

Born: 2/22/1878 in Nashville, TN, USA

Died: 6/14/1949 in Horse Cave, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 1903-09-09 | Final Game: 1908-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Charles Barthell Moran

Biography

Charlie Moran, born in 1878, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1903 to 1909. Primarily serving as a position player, Moran played a total of 25 games in Major League Baseball, where he showcased his skills during a time when the game was evolving, moving away from the deadball era and beginning to embrace more offensive strategies. Despite the limited opportunities, he registered 17 hits over his career, culminating in a batting average of .221. Known for his speed on the bases, he managed to steal one base and contributed three runs batted in (RBIs) during his time on the field. Moran's playing career took place at a pivotal moment in baseball history when the sport was gaining popularity and transitioning into a more dynamic phase. Although he did not hit any home runs, his contributions were part of the larger tapestry of early 20th-century baseball, where players often focused on contact hitting and speed rather than power. While his career numbers might not stand out in the annals of the game, they reflect the experiences of many players of his era who shaped the way baseball was played in its formative years.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 1 3 2 2 0 0 24.0 30 14 0 19 7 5.25 0

Career ERA 5.25 vs. league average 3.10 across their career seasons — 69.3% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
25 77 4 17 1 2 0 3 1 0 13 0.221 0.221 0.286 0.506 -293.9

Career AVG .221 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 11.9% below league average.

Career OBP .221 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — 28.1% below league average.

Career SLG .286 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 12.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.506 vs. league average 0.632 across their career seasons — 19.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 16 16 58 26 9 1
P 3 0 1 3 0 0
SS 1 0 1 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 3
Catcher 16
Shortstop 1