Damian Moss

Born: 11/24/1976 in Darlinghurst, NSW, Australia

MLB Debut: 2001-04-26 | Final Game: 2004-04-29

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 187 lbs

Full name: Damian Joseph Moss

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Biography

Damian Moss, born in 1976, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2001 to 2004. Making his debut during a transitional period in Major League Baseball, Moss showcased his skills amidst the evolving dynamics of the game in the early 2000s. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 22 wins and 19 losses, reflecting a competitive spirit on the mound. With an earned run average (ERA) of 4.5, he displayed a capacity to manage opposing hitters effectively, contributing to his team's efforts during crucial matchups. Moss recorded a total of 204 strikeouts throughout his career, highlighting his ability to overpower batters with his pitching repertoire. While he did not record any saves, his role as a starter allowed him to play a pivotal part in games, often setting the tone for his team's performance. Though his time in the league was brief, Moss's contributions on the field were notable during a period marked by various challenges and changes in the sport, including the ongoing discussions surrounding performance-enhancing drugs and their impact on player statistics. His journey in Major League Baseball remains a reflection of the dedication and talent required to succeed at the highest levels of the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
22	19	74	61	0	0	0	361.7	340	181	47	195	204	4.50	0

Career ERA 4.50 vs. league average 4.39 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
2001	ATL	NL	0	0	5	1	9.0	3	3	9	8	3.00	4.42 (+32%)	0.0
2002	ATL	NL	12	6	33	29	179.0	140	68	89	111	3.42	4.28 (+20%)	-2266.4
2003	SFG	NL	9	7	21	20	115.0	121	60	63	57	4.70	4.40 (-7%)	-
2003	BAL	AL	1	5	10	9	50.7	63	35	29	22	6.22	4.40 (-41%)	-3730.4
2004	TBR	AL	0	1	5	2	8.0	13	15	5	6	16.88	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
74	80	3	12	1	0	0	3	0	6	37	0.150	0.209	0.163	0.372	-536.2

Career AVG .150 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 43.2% below league average.

Career OBP .209 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 37.1% below league average.

Career SLG .163 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — 61.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.372 vs. league average 0.756 across their career seasons — 50.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2001	ATL	NL	5	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2002	ATL	NL	33	50	2	5	1	2	4	24	0.100	.261 (-62%)	.331 (-50%)	.416 (-71%)	.747 (-62%)	-536.2
2003	SFG	NL	21	29	1	7	0	1	1	12	0.241	—	—	—	—	0.0
2003	BAL	AL	10	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2004	TBR	AL	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2002	NLDS1	ATL	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA
0	0	2	0	0	3.0	2	1	1	3	3.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year	Round	Team	W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA
2002	NLDS1	ATL	0	0	2	0	0	3.0	2	1	1	3	3.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	74	61	11	63	5	3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2001	ATL	P	5	1	0	1	1	0
2002	ATL	P	33	29	5	37	2	3
2003	SFN	P	21	20	5	15	0	0
2003	BAL	P	10	9	1	10	1	0
2004	TBA	P	5	2	0	0	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	74

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2004	TBA	AL	$850,000
2003	SFN	NL	$1,550,000
2002	ATL	NL	$215,000
1998	ATL	NL	$170,000
Total Career Earnings			$2,785,000

Award Voting History

Year	Award	League	Finish	Points Won	Points Max	Votes First
2002	Rookie of the Year	NL	5th	12.0	160	0