Ray Moss, baseball player, 1926-1931

Ray Moss

Born: 12/5/1901 in Chattanooga, TN, USA

Died: 8/9/1998 in Chattanooga, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1926-04-17 | Final Game: 1931-08-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Raymond Earl Moss

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Biography

Ray Moss was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1926 to 1931, marking his presence in a rapidly evolving era of Major League Baseball. Born in 1901, Moss made his debut during a time when the sport was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensive style of play. Over the course of his career, he accumulated a record of 22 wins and 18 losses, showcasing his competitive spirit on the mound. With an earned run average (ERA) of 4.95, Moss demonstrated the challenges faced by pitchers in an era where offenses were beginning to flourish. Moss struck out a total of 109 batters and recorded 2 saves during his time in the league, contributing to his teams' efforts both as a starting pitcher and in relief roles. His career, although not among the most heralded, reflected the resilience and dedication of many players in the early 20th century who laid the groundwork for future generations. Moss's contributions to the game during his active years remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
22 18 112 42 13 3 2 416.0 474 229 29 189 109 4.95 0

Career ERA 4.95 vs. league average 4.30 across their career seasons — 15.2% worse than 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
1926 BRO NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 3 1 0 0 9.00 — 0.0
1927 BRO NL 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 8.3 11 3 1 1 3.24 — 0.0
1928 BRO NL 0 3 22 5 1 1 1 60.3 62 33 35 5 4.92 4.13 (-19%) -2463.5
1929 BRO NL 11 6 39 20 7 2 0 182.0 214 102 81 59 5.04 4.60 (-10%) -893.6
1930 BRO NL 9 6 36 11 5 0 1 118.3 127 67 55 30 5.10 4.80 (-6%) -3714.5
1931 BRO NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 1 0 1 0 0.00 — 0.0
1931 BSN NL 1 3 12 5 0 0 0 45.0 56 23 16 14 4.60 4.10 (-12%) -69.7

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
117 149 15 22 4 1 0 12 0 7 37 0.148 0.191 0.188 0.379 -847.2

Career AVG .148 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — 48.0% below league average.

Career OBP .191 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — 44.9% below league average.

Career SLG .188 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — 53.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.379 vs. league average 0.749 across their career seasons — 49.4% 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
1926 BRO NL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1927 BRO NL 1 3 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1928 BRO NL 24 25 1 8 2 0 0 4 0 0 7 0.320 — — — — 0.0
1929 BRO NL 42 66 9 5 1 0 0 3 0 4 17 0.076 .289 (-74%) .353 (-60%) .415 (-78%) .769 (-70%) -847.2
1930 BRO NL 36 39 5 6 1 0 0 2 0 2 8 0.154 — — — — 0.0
1931 BRO NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1931 BSN NL 12 15 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 5 0.133 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 112 0 13 74 4 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1926 BRO P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1927 BRO P 1 0 0 1 0 0
1928 BRO P 22 0 3 15 2 1
1929 BRO P 39 0 5 32 1 0
1930 BRO P 36 0 4 16 1 2
1931 BRO P 1 0 0 1 0 0
1931 BSN P 12 0 1 9 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 112