Jeff Moronko, baseball player, 1984-1987

Jeff Moronko

Born: 8/17/1959 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1984-09-01 | Final Game: 1987-07-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Jeffrey Robert Moronko

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Biography

Jeff Moronko, born in 1959, was a professional baseball player who played primarily as a position player during his brief career in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1987. Moronko's time in the big leagues was marked by his appearances in 14 games, during which he accumulated 4 hits and recorded 3 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .133. Despite not hitting any home runs and not stealing any bases, Moronko's contributions were part of a competitive era in baseball that saw significant changes in both player dynamics and team strategies. Though his major league career was short-lived, Moronko's journey reflects the challenges faced by many players trying to establish themselves in the sport during the mid-1980s. This era was characterized by a mix of emerging talent and established stars, and while he may not have had the extensive statistics of some of his contemporaries, Moronko's experience within the major leagues remains a testament to the dedication required to compete at the highest level of baseball. After his retirement from playing, he left behind a legacy that illustrates the perseverance of players who strive for their dreams, even when their time in the spotlight is fleeting.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
14 30 1 4 1 0 0 3 0 3 7 0.133 0.235 0.167 0.402 0.0

Career AVG .133 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 49.0% below league average.

Career OBP .235 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 28.0% below league average.

Career SLG .167 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 58.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.402 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 44.7% 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
1984 CLE AL 7 19 1 3 1 0 0 3 0 3 5 0.158 — — — — 0.0
1987 NYY AL 7 11 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.091 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 9 7 11 14 2 2
OF 2 0 0 0 0 0
SS 2 1 0 2 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1984 CLE 3B 6 5 10 7 2 2
1987 NYA 3B 3 2 1 7 0 0
1987 NYA OF 2 0 0 0 0 0
1987 NYA SS 2 1 0 2 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 9
Shortstop 2
Left Field 1
Right Field 1
Designated Hitter 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
San Jacinto College - North Campus Houston TX 1979
Texas Wesleyan University Fort Worth TX 1980