Herbie Moran

Born: 2/16/1884 in Costello, PA, USA

Died: 9/21/1954 in Clarkson, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1908-04-16 | Final Game: 1915-10-07

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'5" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: John Herbert Moran

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Biography

Herbie Moran was a professional baseball player born in 1884 who played in the Major Leagues from 1908 until 1915. Known for his versatility as a position player, Moran appeared in a total of 595 games throughout his career. He made a significant impact during his time in the league, recording 527 hits, 135 runs batted in, and a batting average of .242. Moran was also a notable base stealer, finishing his career with 103 stolen bases, which showcased his speed and agility on the field. Moran played in an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-oriented styles of the 1920s. His contributions to the teams he played for were characterized by his ability to get on base and create scoring opportunities. While he only hit two home runs during his career, his overall offensive production and speed made him a valuable asset in the lineup. Herbie Moran's career spanned a pivotal time in baseball history, and he remains a noteworthy figure for fans and historians alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
595	2177	300	527	60	26	2	135	103	264	179	0.242	0.332	0.296	0.629	-1334.8

Career AVG .242 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .332 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .296 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 10.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.629 vs. league average 0.651 across their career seasons — near 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
1908	PHA	AL	19	59	4	9	0	0	0	4	1	6	8	0.153	.240 (-37%)	.298 (-19%)	.306 (-50%)	.605 (-35%)	-263.1
1908	BSN	NL	8	29	3	8	0	0	0	2	1	2	2	0.276	—	—	—	—	-263.1
1909	BSN	NL	8	31	8	7	1	0	0	0	0	5	7	0.226	—	—	—	—	0.0
1910	BSN	NL	20	67	11	8	0	0	0	3	6	13	14	0.119	.249 (-52%)	.317 (-12%)	.326 (-63%)	.644 (-38%)	-320.8
1912	BRO	NL	130	508	77	140	18	10	1	40	28	69	38	0.276	.268 (+3%)	.335 (+10%)	.358 (-1%)	.694 (+4%)	627.9
1913	BRO	NL	132	515	71	137	15	5	0	26	21	45	29	0.266	.259 (+2%)	.325 (+2%)	.345 (-9%)	.670 (-3%)	-221.8
1914	CIN	NL	107	395	43	93	10	5	1	35	26	41	29	0.235	.255 (-8%)	.322 (-3%)	.339 (-13%)	.661 (-8%)	-536.8
1914	BSN	NL	41	154	24	41	3	1	0	4	4	17	11	0.266	.255 (+4%)	.322 (+8%)	.339 (-12%)	.661 (-2%)	-536.8
1915	BSN	NL	130	419	59	84	13	5	0	21	16	66	41	0.200	.250 (-20%)	.318 (+1%)	.332 (-23%)	.651 (-12%)	-624.8

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
3	13	2	1	1	0	0	0	1	1	0.077

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1914	WS	BSN	3	13	2	1	1	0	0	0	1	1	0.077

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	584	52	1017	82	49	25

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1908	PHA	OF	19	16	39	1	2	0
1908	BSN	OF	8	8	19	2	0	3
1909	BSN	OF	8	8	14	1	0	0
1910	BSN	OF	20	20	39	7	2	3
1912	BRO	OF	129	0	273	24	12	5
1913	BRO	OF	129	0	231	15	13	7
1914	CIN	OF	107	0	175	11	9	4
1914	BSN	OF	41	0	59	4	4	0
1915	BSN	OF	123	0	168	17	7	3