Jerry Moses

Born: 8/9/1946 in Yazoo City, MS, USA

Died: 3/26/2018 in Haverhill, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1965-05-09 | Final Game: 1975-08-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Gerald Braheen Moses

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Biography

Jerry Moses was a professional baseball player born in 1946, who had a career spanning from 1965 until his retirement in 1975. Primarily playing as a position player, Moses appeared in 386 games over his ten-year career, showcasing his skills as a versatile athlete in Major League Baseball. He recorded a total of 269 hits, with a batting average of .251. Known for his power at the plate, he hit 25 home runs and drove in 109 runs, contributing to his teams' offensive efforts during the era. Moses earned an All-Star selection during his career, highlighting his impact and recognition within the league. His playing style reflected the transition era of baseball in the late 1960s and early 1970s, characterized by a mix of traditional power hitting and evolving defensive strategies. Although he was not a base-stealing threat—recording only one stolen base—Moses left a lasting impression in the hearts of fans and teammates alike through his dedication to the game and contributions on the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
386	1072	89	269	48	8	25	109	1	63	184	0.251	0.295	0.381	0.676	-906.6

Career AVG .251 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .295 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 7.3% below league average.

Career SLG .381 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.676 vs. league average 0.686 across their career seasons — near 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
1965	BOS	AL	4	4	1	1	0	0	1	1	0	0	2	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1968	BOS	AL	6	18	2	6	0	0	2	4	0	1	4	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1969	BOS	AL	53	135	13	41	9	1	4	17	0	5	23	0.304	.248 (+22%)	.320 (+2%)	.369 (+28%)	.689 (+16%)	280.1
1970	BOS	AL	92	315	26	83	18	1	6	35	1	21	45	0.263	.253 (+4%)	.325 (-4%)	.385 (avg)	.711 (-2%)	-162.4
1971	LAA	AL	69	181	12	41	8	2	4	15	0	10	34	0.227	.249 (-9%)	.316 (-16%)	.365 (-2%)	.682 (-8%)	-327.8
1972	CLE	AL	52	141	9	31	3	0	4	14	0	11	29	0.220	.243 (-10%)	.310 (-7%)	.353 (-8%)	.664 (-7%)	-146.4
1973	NYY	AL	21	59	5	15	2	0	0	3	0	2	6	0.254	.256 (-1%)	.325 (-17%)	.378 (-24%)	.703 (-21%)	-220.0
1974	DET	AL	74	198	19	47	6	3	4	19	0	11	38	0.237	.256 (-8%)	.324 (-13%)	.369 (-3%)	.693 (-8%)	-330.0
1975	SDP	NL	13	19	1	3	2	0	0	1	0	2	3	0.158	—	—	—	—	0.0
1975	CHW	AL	2	2	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	4	2	20	1	1	1
C	328	287	1782	146	31	20
OF	2	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1968	BOS	C	6	5	26	0	1	0
1969	BOS	C	36	32	191	11	4	1
1970	BOS	C	88	85	578	45	6	3
1970	BOS	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1971	CAL	C	63	47	299	38	8	3
1971	CAL	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1972	CLE	1B	3	2	19	1	1	1
1972	CLE	C	39	35	201	16	4	7
1973	NYA	C	17	16	93	9	0	0
1974	DET	C	74	64	377	26	6	6
1975	SDN	C	5	3	17	1	2	0
1975	CHA	1B	1	0	1	0	0	0