Sam Moran

Born: 9/16/1870 in Rochester, NY, USA

Died: 8/27/1897 in Rochester, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1895-08-28 | Final Game: 1895-09-28

Throws: LWeight: 160 lbs

Full name: Samuel Moran

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Biography

Sam Moran was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1895 to 1908. Born in 1870, he made his mark in a transitional era of baseball that bridged the late 19th century and the early 20th century, a time characterized by evolving gameplay and the early stages of professional league formations. During his brief career, he played for teams that were part of the burgeoning landscape of organized baseball, contributing to the sport's growth during this pivotal time. Moran finished his career with a record of 2-4 and an earned run average (ERA) of 7.47, reflecting the challenges faced by pitchers in the high-scoring games typical of his era. He recorded 19 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats and compete at a professional level, even though he did not secure any saves throughout his tenure. While Moran's career numbers might not reflect the dominance seen in some of his contemporaries, his role as a pitcher during a formative period in baseball history stands as a testament to the dedication of players in the early days of the sport. His contributions, though not extensively documented in the annals of baseball lore, are part of the rich tapestry of the game's evolution.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	4	10	6	6	0	0	62.7	78	52	2	51	19	7.47	0

Career ERA 7.47 vs. league average 4.77 across their career seasons — 56.5% 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
1895	PIT	NL	2	4	10	6	6	0	0	62.7	78	52	51	19	7.47	4.77 (-56%)	-1911.9

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
11	26	5	4	0	1	1	1	0	1	1	0.154	0.185	0.346	0.531	0.0

Career AVG .154 vs. league average .296 across their career seasons — 48.1% below league average.

Career OBP .185 vs. league average .361 across their career seasons — 48.8% below league average.

Career SLG .346 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 13.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.531 vs. league average 0.761 across their career seasons — 30.2% 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
1895	PIT	NL	11	26	5	4	0	1	1	1	0	1	1	0.154	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	10	0	1	15	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1895	PIT	P	10	0	1	15	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	10