Julio Moreno, baseball player, 1950-1953

Julio Moreno

Born: 1/28/1921 in Guines, Mayabeque, Cuba

Died: 1/2/1987 in Miami, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1950-09-08 | Final Game: 1953-06-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 165 lbs

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Biography

Julio Moreno, born in 1921, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1950 until 1953. Known for his distinctive style on the mound, Moreno brought a competitive spirit and a fierce determination to his teams. Throughout his career, he recorded an 18-22 win-loss record and maintained a 4.25 earned run average (ERA), showcasing his ability to navigate the challenges of competing against some of the era's best hitters. Over the course of his career, Moreno struck out 119 batters and secured 2 saves, contributing to his teams in critical moments. His playing years coincided with a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was experiencing a surge in popularity and the integration of players from diverse backgrounds. Although his career was relatively brief, Moreno's presence on the mound left an indelible mark, and he remains a notable figure in the history of baseball pitching during the early 1950s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
18 22 73 45 14 0 2 336.7 349 159 31 157 119 4.25 0

Career ERA 4.25 vs. league average 4.06 across their career seasons — near 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
1950 WSN AL 1 1 4 3 1 0 0 21.3 22 11 12 7 4.64 4.36 (-6%) -
1951 WSN AL 5 11 31 18 5 0 2 132.7 132 72 80 37 4.88 4.04 (-21%) -
1952 WSN AL 9 9 26 22 7 0 0 147.3 154 65 52 62 3.97 3.70 (-7%) -
1953 WSN AL 3 1 12 2 1 0 0 35.3 41 11 13 13 2.80 4.14 (+32%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
73 106 5 14 3 0 0 2 0 3 17 0.132 0.156 0.160 0.316 -478.1

Career AVG .132 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 49.4% below league average.

Career OBP .156 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 53.6% below league average.

Career SLG .160 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 58.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.316 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — 56.4% 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
1950 WSN AL 4 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1951 WSN AL 31 40 3 7 2 0 0 2 0 1 10 0.175 — — — — 0.0
1952 WSN AL 26 49 2 6 1 0 0 0 0 1 6 0.122 — — — — -478.1
1953 WSN AL 12 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 73 0 22 53 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1950 WS1 P 4 0 3 3 0 0
1951 WS1 P 31 0 10 24 0 1
1952 WS1 P 26 0 8 21 1 0
1953 WS1 P 12 0 1 5 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 73