Porter Moss

Born: 6/10/1910 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

Died: 7/16/1944 in Jackson, TN, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 202 lbs

Full name: Porter Douglas Moss

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Biography

Porter Moss, born in 1910, is an active MLB pitcher recognized for his resilience on the mound and his ability to perform under pressure. With a career record of 20-25, Moss showcases a solid competitive spirit, evidenced by his 239 strikeouts and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.04. Throughout his career, he has also contributed to his team's success with 3 saves, indicating his versatility and reliability in crucial game situations. His performance has earned him three All-Star selections, highlighting his status as one of the prominent pitchers in the league during his era. Playing in a modern baseball landscape characterized by advanced analytics and an emphasis on strikeouts, Moss continues to adapt and refine his skills. His contributions as a pitcher are significant as he navigates the challenges of today's game, where power hitting and high-velocity pitching dominate. As he remains an active player, Moss not only inspires younger generations of baseball enthusiasts but also leaves a lasting impact on the teams he represents. His journey in the sport reflects both his dedication and the evolution of pitching in contemporary baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
20 25 74 49 23 2 3 392.3 387 176 12 113 239 4.04 0

Career ERA 4.04 vs. league average 3.96 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
1932 AB2 NSL 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 5.0 6 4 3 1 7.20 — 0.0
1937 CT NAL 3 3 12 7 6 0 0 73.3 68 25 11 53 3.07 4.34 (+29%) 2750.4
1937 KCM NAL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3.0 4 1 0 1 3.00 — 0.0
1937 CAG NAL 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 5.0 5 1 1 3 1.80 — 0.0
1938 MRS NAL 4 4 14 8 3 1 2 52.0 61 41 22 34 7.10 4.35 (-63%) 815.1
1939 MRS NAL 0 3 5 4 1 0 0 23.0 37 23 11 15 9.00 4.28 (-110%) -101.5
1941 MRS NAL 4 2 9 7 1 0 0 53.0 48 23 18 34 3.91 3.94 (+1%) 580.8
1942 MRS NAL 3 4 9 8 5 0 0 61.7 57 22 17 34 3.21 3.57 (+10%) 1321.0
1943 MRS NAL 4 4 13 7 4 1 0 68.0 66 23 19 28 3.04 3.50 (+13%) 1367.3
1944 MRS NAL 2 4 9 6 3 0 1 48.3 35 13 11 36 2.42 3.57 (+32%) 1928.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
81 168 12 34 6 0 0 12 2 3 0 0.202 0.216 0.238 0.454 0.0

Career AVG .202 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 24.1% below league average.

Career OBP .216 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 35.1% below league average.

Career SLG .238 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — 36.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.454 vs. league average 0.709 across their career seasons — 35.9% 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
1932 AB2 NSL 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1937 CT NAL 13 32 1 7 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.219 — — — — 0.0
1937 KCM NAL 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
1937 CAG NAL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1938 MRS NAL 15 24 3 4 2 0 0 4 0 1 0 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1939 MRS NAL 7 11 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.091 — — — — 0.0
1941 MRS NAL 11 22 2 7 1 0 0 2 0 1 0 0.318 — — — — 0.0
1942 MRS NAL 9 26 3 5 1 0 0 2 1 1 0 0.192 — — — — 0.0
1943 MRS NAL 14 31 2 5 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0.161 — — — — 0.0
1944 MRS NAL 9 18 0 4 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0.222 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0.500

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1937 ALC CAG 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0.500

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 1 1 0 3.0 5 3 1 3 9.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1937 ALC CAG 0 0 1 1 0 3.0 5 3 1 3 9.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 4 1 1 0 0 0
P 74 49 7 112 11 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1932 AB2 P 1 1 0 4 0 0
1937 CT P 12 7 4 17 1 0
1937 KCM P 1 0 0 1 0 0
1937 CAG P 1 1 0 2 0 0
1938 MRS OF 1 1 0 0 0 0
1938 MRS P 14 8 1 17 5 1
1939 MRS OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
1939 MRS P 5 4 0 11 0 0
1941 MRS OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1941 MRS P 9 7 0 14 1 0
1942 MRS P 9 8 1 13 1 0
1943 MRS OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1943 MRS P 13 7 0 19 0 0
1944 MRS P 9 6 1 14 3 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 74
Left Field 2
Right Field 2