Jim Moroney, baseball player, 1906-1912

Jim Moroney

Born: 12/4/1883 in Boston, MA, USA

Died: 2/26/1929 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1906-04-24 | Final Game: 1912-07-23

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: James Francis Moroney

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Biography

Jim Moroney was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1883, whose career spanned from 1906 until 1912. He took the mound in an era that was transitioning from the deadball period into a more offensive-minded game, which saw the evolution of pitching strategies and player conditioning. Over his career, Moroney compiled a win-loss record of 2-6 and achieved an earned run average (ERA) of 3.69. His ability to strike out batters was evident in his total of 29 strikeouts, and he contributed to his teams with 2 saves, showcasing his skills in high-pressure situations. Moroney's playing style reflected the typical approach of his time, emphasizing control and the ability to keep hitters off balance. Despite a modest record, his contributions to the game during the early 20th century were a part of the broader narrative of baseball's development, as pitchers began to adapt to changing offensive strategies. Though not widely celebrated, Moroney’s career serves as a reminder of the many players who shaped the sport during its formative years. He played until July 23, 1912, leaving a mark as a part of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
2 6 25 8 5 0 2 92.7 96 38 2 40 29 3.69 0

Career ERA 3.69 vs. league average 2.94 across their career seasons — 25.4% 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
1906 BSN NL 0 3 3 3 3 0 0 27.0 28 16 12 11 5.33 2.68 (-99%) -928.5
1910 PHI NL 1 2 12 2 1 0 1 42.0 43 10 11 13 2.14 2.79 (+23%) -345.0
1912 CHC NL 1 1 10 3 1 0 1 23.7 25 12 17 5 4.56 3.36 (-36%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
25 26 4 4 1 0 0 1 0 0 11 0.154 0.185 0.192 0.377 0.0

Career AVG .154 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 39.8% below league average.

Career OBP .185 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 42.2% below league average.

Career SLG .192 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 42.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.377 vs. league average 0.654 across their career seasons — 42.3% 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
1906 BSN NL 3 10 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.100 — — — — 0.0
1910 PHI NL 12 10 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1912 CHC NL 10 6 1 3 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.500 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 25 5 1 27 5 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1906 BSN P 3 3 0 9 1 0
1910 PHI P 12 2 1 11 2 0
1912 CHN P 10 0 0 7 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 25