Harry Moran

Born: 4/2/1889 in Slater, WV, USA

Died: 11/28/1962 in Beckley, WV, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-06-23 | Final Game: 1915-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Harry Edwin Moran

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Biography

Harry Moran was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1912 to 1915. Born in 1889, he made his debut during a time when the game was evolving, transitioning from the deadball era to a more offense-driven style. Over the course of his brief career, Moran compiled a record of 23 wins and 17 losses, showcasing his ability to compete at a high level against some of the best hitters of his time. Moran finished his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.34, demonstrating his effectiveness on the mound. He struck out 163 batters and recorded 2 saves, reflecting his capacity to perform under pressure. While his time in the league was relatively short, Moran's contributions to his teams, particularly in the early 1910s, helped lay the groundwork for the future of pitching in Major League Baseball. His career remains a notable part of the rich tapestry of baseball history during an exciting period of change in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
23	17	73	41	21	4	2	374.3	371	139	10	131	163	3.34	0

Career ERA 3.34 vs. league average 3.02 across their career seasons — 10.5% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1912	DET	AL	0	1	5	2	1	0	0	14.7	19	8	12	3	4.91	3.36 (-46%)	-1047.4
1914	BUF	FL	10	7	34	16	7	2	2	154.0	159	73	53	73	4.27	2.93 (-46%)	-1689.8
1915	NEW	FL	13	9	34	23	13	2	0	205.7	193	58	66	87	2.54	2.90 (+12%)	-142.5

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
74	117	13	22	2	2	0	7	0	8	21	0.188	0.246	0.239	0.485	-458.8

Career AVG .188 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 26.8% below league average.

Career OBP .246 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 24.1% below league average.

Career SLG .239 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 29.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.485 vs. league average 0.666 across their career seasons — 27.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1912	DET	AL	5	5	1	1	0	0	0	0	2	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1914	BUF	FL	34	51	5	10	1	1	0	4	7	0.196	.255 (-23%)	.322 (-21%)	.339 (-25%)	.661 (-23%)	-192.6
1915	NEW	FL	35	61	7	11	1	1	7	4	12	0.180	.250 (-28%)	.318 (-24%)	.332 (-31%)	.651 (-28%)	-266.3