Jose Moreno, baseball player, 1980-1982

Jose Moreno

Born: 11/1/1957 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.

Died: 9/6/2019 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1980-05-24 | Final Game: 1982-05-11

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Jose de los Santos Mauricio Moreno

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Biography

Jose Moreno, born in 1957, was a position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during a brief career from 1980 to 1982. Over the course of his time in the league, he appeared in 82 games, showcasing his skills primarily as a role player. Moreno accumulated a total of 20 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 15 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .206. Known for his speed on the bases, he also recorded 5 stolen bases, providing a glimpse of his potential to impact the game in various ways. Although Moreno's career was short-lived, he played during a transitional period in baseball characterized by an increase in player diversity and the burgeoning emphasis on athleticism. His contributions, while modest in terms of statistics, reflected the tenacity and determination that many players of his era displayed as they navigated the competitive landscape of professional baseball. After his retirement on May 11, 1982, Moreno's journey through the major leagues remained a testament to the passion for the game that drives players at all levels.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
82 97 14 20 4 1 2 15 5 6 20 0.206 0.250 0.330 0.580 -99.4

Career AVG .206 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 21.0% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 22.8% below league average.

Career SLG .330 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — 14.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.580 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — 18.0% 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
1980 NYN NL 37 46 6 9 2 1 2 9 1 3 12 0.196 — — — — -99.4
1981 SDP NL 34 48 5 11 2 0 0 6 4 1 8 0.229 — — — — 0.0
1982 LAA AL 11 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 7 2 12 6 1 3
3B 4 3 3 8 2 1
OF 9 8 13 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1980 NYN 2B 4 1 8 3 1 2
1980 NYN 3B 4 3 3 8 2 1
1981 SDN 2B 1 0 2 1 0 1
1981 SDN OF 9 8 13 1 0 0
1982 CAL 2B 2 1 2 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 7
Third Base 4
Left Field 4
Right Field 5
Designated Hitter 1