Lew Moren, baseball player, 1903-1910

Lew Moren

Born: 8/4/1883 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Died: 11/2/1966 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1903-09-21 | Final Game: 1910-09-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Lewis Howard Moren

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Biography

Lew Moren was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1903 to 1910. Born in 1883, Moren made a significant impact in the early years of the 20th century, a period characterized by the emergence of the modern game and evolving pitching styles. Throughout his career, he compiled a record of 48 wins and 57 losses, with a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 2.95. This statistic reflects his ability to effectively manage opposing hitters during an era when offensive output was gradually increasing. Over his career, Moren struck out 356 batters, showcasing his skills as a formidable strikeout pitcher. Additionally, he recorded 3 saves, indicating his capability to close out games in crucial situations. His contributions to the teams he played for during his tenure helped to shape the competitive landscape of baseball in the early 1900s. Despite finishing with a slightly below .500 win-loss record, Moren's ERA and strikeout numbers highlighted his effectiveness on the mound, marking him as a noteworthy player of his time.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
48 57 141 105 62 10 3 882.0 797 289 17 331 356 2.95 0

Career ERA 2.95 vs. league average 2.66 across their career seasons — 11.1% 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
1903 PIT NL 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 6.0 9 6 2 2 9.00 — 0.0
1904 PIT NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 4.0 7 4 4 0 9.00 — 0.0
1907 PHI NL 11 18 37 31 21 3 1 255.0 202 72 101 98 2.54 2.50 (-2%) -2423.3
1908 PHI NL 8 9 28 16 9 4 0 154.0 146 50 49 72 2.92 2.40 (-22%) 504.8
1909 PHI NL 16 15 40 31 19 2 1 257.7 226 76 93 110 2.65 2.55 (-4%) -1867.2
1910 PHI NL 13 14 34 26 12 1 1 205.3 207 81 82 74 3.55 2.79 (-27%) -2972.6

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
141 291 22 39 4 3 0 8 1 22 78 0.134 0.195 0.168 0.363 -1774.1

Career AVG .134 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 45.9% below league average.

Career OBP .195 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — 36.6% below league average.

Career SLG .168 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 47.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.363 vs. league average 0.627 across their career seasons — 42.1% 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 PIT NL 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1904 PIT NL 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1907 PHI NL 37 74 4 6 0 0 0 1 0 10 27 0.081 .245 (-67%) .304 (-37%) .308 (-74%) .613 (-56%) -585.9
1908 PHI NL 28 49 5 12 0 1 0 1 0 1 7 0.245 — — — — -83.8
1909 PHI NL 40 90 5 10 3 0 0 4 0 6 15 0.111 .244 (-55%) .306 (-46%) .312 (-54%) .618 (-50%) -681.2
1910 PHI NL 34 74 8 11 1 2 0 2 1 5 28 0.149 .249 (-40%) .317 (-36%) .326 (-34%) .644 (-35%) -423.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 141 104 29 221 14 9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1903 PIT P 1 0 1 1 0 0
1904 PIT P 1 0 0 3 0 0
1907 PHI P 37 31 3 72 2 3
1908 PHI P 28 16 6 43 2 1
1909 PHI P 40 31 8 46 5 3
1910 PHI P 34 26 11 56 5 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 141