Brandon Moss

Born: 9/16/1983 in Monroe, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 2007-08-06 | Final Game: 2017-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Brandon Douglas Moss

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Biography

Brandon Moss, born in 1983, was a professional baseball player known for his power-hitting ability and versatility on the field. His career spanned from 2007 to 2017, during which he played in 1,016 games. Moss established himself in Major League Baseball as a formidable slugger, amassing 742 hits and 160 home runs, along with 473 RBIs. His batting average stood at .237, reflecting both the challenges he faced at the plate and his capacity to deliver pivotal performances in crucial moments. Moss also showcased some speed on the bases, recording 11 stolen bases throughout his career. Moss was recognized for his contributions to the game, earning an All-Star selection during his tenure. His playing style was characterized by a combination of power and tenacity, making him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. Moss's career unfolded during an era marked by significant offensive production in baseball, and he left a lasting impact on the teams and fans he engaged with, embodying the spirit of a determined competitor in the ever-evolving landscape of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1016	3133	419	742	159	17	160	473	11	328	968	0.237	0.314	0.452	0.766	3130.1

Career AVG .237 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 8.0% below league average.

Career OBP .314 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .452 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — +10.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.766 vs. league average 0.732 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
2007	BOS	AL	15	25	6	7	2	1	0	1	0	4	6	0.280	—	—	—	—	0.0
2008	BOS	AL	34	78	7	23	5	1	2	11	1	6	25	0.295	.263 (+12%)	.333 (+1%)	.416 (+11%)	.749 (+7%)	59.9
2008	PIT	NL	45	158	12	35	10	2	6	23	0	15	45	0.222	.263 (-16%)	.333 (-13%)	.416 (+2%)	.749 (-5%)	59.9
2009	PIT	NL	133	385	47	91	20	4	7	41	1	34	84	0.236	.262 (-10%)	.332 (-9%)	.417 (-13%)	.750 (-11%)	-883.9
2010	PIT	NL	17	26	2	4	1	0	0	2	0	1	6	0.154	—	—	—	—	0.0
2011	PHI	NL	5	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2012	OAK	AL	84	265	48	77	18	0	21	52	1	26	90	0.291	.254 (+14%)	.318 (+12%)	.405 (+47%)	.724 (+32%)	1498.8
2013	OAK	AL	145	446	73	114	23	3	30	87	4	50	140	0.256	.253 (+1%)	.317 (+6%)	.396 (+32%)	.714 (+20%)	1754.5
2014	OAK	AL	147	500	70	117	23	2	25	81	1	67	153	0.234	.251 (-7%)	.313 (+7%)	.386 (+13%)	.700 (+10%)	1153.2
2015	CLE	AL	94	337	36	73	17	1	15	50	0	32	106	0.217	.254 (-15%)	.316 (-9%)	.404 (avg)	.721 (-4%)	-279.5
2015	STL	NL	51	132	11	33	7	1	4	8	0	17	42	0.250	.254 (-2%)	.316 (+9%)	.404 (+1%)	.721 (+4%)	-279.5
2016	STL	NL	128	413	66	93	19	2	28	67	1	39	141	0.225	.255 (-12%)	.321 (-7%)	.417 (+16%)	.738 (+6%)	381.1
2017	KCR	AL	118	362	41	75	14	0	22	50	2	37	128	0.207	.254 (-19%)	.324 (-14%)	.425 (+1%)	.750 (-6%)	-491.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
14	41	4	7	0	0	3	7	6	24	0.171

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2015	NLDS1	SLN	3	3	0	1	0	1	0	2	0.333
2014	ALWC	OAK	1	5	2	2	2	5	1	2	0.400
2013	ALDS2	OAK	5	18	2	2	1	1	3	13	0.111
2012	ALDS2	OAK	5	15	0	2	0	0	2	7	0.133

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	355	272	2280	145	24	219
3B	2	0	0	0	0	0
OF	499	422	831	37	11	10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2007	BOS	OF	15	5	12	1	0	0
2008	BOS	1B	2	1	10	0	0	1
2008	BOS	OF	23	16	36	2	0	0
2008	PIT	OF	42	41	82	6	1	2
2009	PIT	OF	99	95	217	9	2	4
2010	PIT	OF	7	3	5	0	0	0
2011	PHI	OF	1	0	2	0	0	0
2012	OAK	1B	55	51	407	24	8	38
2012	OAK	OF	23	15	35	2	1	0
2013	OAK	1B	111	88	663	47	7	52
2013	OAK	3B	2	0	0	0	0	0
2013	OAK	OF	34	25	56	1	1	0
2014	OAK	1B	67	54	487	21	5	48
2014	OAK	OF	84	69	123	6	2	1
2015	CLE	1B	10	9	62	9	0	4
2015	CLE	OF	79	77	149	6	4	1
2015	SLN	1B	32	24	188	16	0	18
2015	SLN	OF	13	11	14	0	0	0
2016	SLN	1B	64	40	401	26	4	49
2016	SLN	OF	72	61	95	4	0	2
2017	KCA	1B	14	5	62	2	0	9
2017	KCA	OF	7	4	5	0	0	0