Orber Moreno, baseball player, 1999-2004

Orber Moreno

Born: 4/27/1977 in Caracas, Distrito Capital, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 1999-05-25 | Final Game: 2004-07-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 225 lbs

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Biography

Orber Moreno, born in 1977, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1999 to 2004. He made his Major League debut on May 25, 1999, and played until his final game on July 22, 2004. Throughout his career, Moreno was known for his ability to contribute as a reliable option out of the bullpen, showcasing his skills during a period marked by a transition in pitching styles and the increasing importance of relief pitchers in the game. Moreno finished his career with a record of 3-1 and a solid earned run average (ERA) of 4.44 over his time in the majors. He accumulated 41 strikeouts and recorded 1 save, demonstrating his capacity to handle pressure situations. Though his career was relatively brief, Moreno's contributions to his teams during the early 2000s reflected the evolving role of pitchers during a time when offensive production in baseball was on the rise. His journey through the league exemplified the challenges faced by many pitchers during an era characterized by intense competition and the pursuit of efficiency on the mound.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
3 1 47 0 0 0 1 50.7 43 25 2 20 41 4.44 0

Career ERA 4.44 vs. league average 4.52 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
1999 KCR AL 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 8.0 4 5 6 7 5.62 — -
2003 NYN NL 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 8.0 10 7 3 5 7.88 — 0.0
2004 NYN NL 3 1 33 0 0 0 1 34.7 29 13 11 29 3.38 4.46 (+24%) 1638.3

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
47 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .428 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.765 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1999 KCR AL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2003 NYN NL 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2004 NYN NL 33 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 47 0 4 7 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1999 KCA P 7 0 1 1 0 0
2003 NYN P 7 0 0 2 0 0
2004 NYN P 33 0 3 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 47

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2004 NYN NL $317,500
2001 KCA AL $202,500
2000 KCA AL $202,500
1999 KCA AL $200,000
Total Career Earnings $922,500