Earl Moseley

Born: 9/7/1887 in Middleburg, OH, USA

Died: 7/1/1963 in Alliance, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-06-17 | Final Game: 1916-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: Earl Victor Moseley

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Biography

Earl Moseley, born in 1887, was a notable pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-oriented game. He played professionally from 1913 until his final appearance on September 25, 1916, showcasing his talents primarily with a strong fastball and a keen sense of game strategy. Over the course of his career, Moseley compiled a record of 49 wins and 48 losses, demonstrating a competitive edge that kept him in the rotation during a time when pitching was paramount to team success. Moseley concluded his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.01, a commendable figure that reflected his effectiveness on the mound. He struck out 469 batters, showcasing his ability to dominate opposing hitters and contribute significantly to his teams' defensive efforts. Additionally, he recorded 3 saves, indicating his versatility and capability to perform under pressure. Earl Moseley's contributions to baseball during his active years were significant, as he played during a transformative era that set the stage for future developments in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
49	48	136	100	65	12	3	855.7	775	286	13	340	469	3.01	0

Career ERA 3.01 vs. league average 2.91 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
1913	BOS	AL	8	5	24	15	7	3	0	120.7	105	42	49	62	3.13	3.07 (-2%)	550.0
1914	IND	FL	19	18	43	38	29	4	1	316.7	303	122	123	205	3.47	2.93 (-18%)	3001.3
1915	NEW	FL	15	15	38	32	22	5	1	268.0	222	57	99	142	1.91	2.90 (+34%)	2219.0
1916	CIN	NL	7	10	31	15	7	0	1	150.3	145	65	69	60	3.89	2.78 (-40%)	-2358.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
142	280	17	32	2	2	0	12	6	17	148	0.114	0.165	0.136	0.301	-2064.9

Career AVG .114 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 54.9% below league average.

Career OBP .165 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 48.5% below league average.

Career SLG .136 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 59.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.301 vs. league average 0.656 across their career seasons — 54.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1913	BOS	AL	24	37	1	3	0	0	1	0	4	20	0.081	—	—	—	—	0.0
1914	IND	FL	43	109	9	12	0	1	5	5	7	57	0.110	.255 (-57%)	.322 (-49%)	.339 (-62%)	.661 (-56%)	-987.1
1915	NEW	FL	44	88	5	13	2	1	1	1	2	47	0.148	.250 (-41%)	.318 (-48%)	.332 (-42%)	.651 (-45%)	-651.0
1916	CIN	NL	31	46	2	4	0	0	5	0	4	24	0.087	—	—	—	—	-426.8