Charlie Moss, baseball player, 1934-1936

Charlie Moss

Born: 3/20/1911 in Meridian, MS, USA

Died: 10/9/1991 in Meridian, MS, USA

MLB Debut: 1934-05-19 | Final Game: 1936-09-16

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Charles Crosby Moss

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Biography

Charlie Moss was a professional baseball player born in 1911, who played in Major League Baseball during the mid-1930s. His career spanned from May 19, 1934, to September 16, 1936, during a time when the league was transitioning into the modern era of the game, marked by increasing offensive production and the rise of more dynamic athleticism on the field. Moss primarily served as a position player, appearing in a total of 47 games over his brief career. Throughout his time in the majors, Moss recorded 14 hits and accumulated 12 RBIs, showcasing his ability to contribute to his team's offense, albeit without hitting any home runs. He finished his career with a batting average of .246 and demonstrated base-running capability with one stolen base. While his time in the spotlight was relatively short, Moss’s contributions came during an era that laid the groundwork for the future of baseball, as teams began to prioritize speed and versatility in players.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
47 57 6 14 1 1 0 12 1 7 5 0.246 0.328 0.298 0.626 -90.0

Career AVG .246 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 12.5% below league average.

Career OBP .328 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .298 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 25.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.626 vs. league average 0.743 across their career seasons — 15.7% 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
1934 PHA AL 10 10 3 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1935 PHA AL 4 3 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1936 PHA AL 33 44 2 11 1 1 0 10 1 6 5 0.250 — — — — -90.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 26 0 38 5 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1934 PHA C 6 0 3 1 0 0
1935 PHA C 1 0 0 0 0 0
1936 PHA C 19 0 35 4 3 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 26