Moe Thacker, baseball player, 1958-1963

Moe Thacker

Born: 5/21/1934 in Louisville, KY, USA

Died: 11/13/1997 in Louisville, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 1958-08-03 | Final Game: 1963-07-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Morris Benton Thacker

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Biography

Moe Thacker was a professional baseball player born in 1934, who played in Major League Baseball from 1958 to 1963. Primarily serving as a position player, Thacker's career spanned a total of 158 games during which he demonstrated his skills on the field, although he faced challenges in achieving offensive consistency. He concluded his career with 46 hits, 2 home runs, and 20 RBIs, resulting in a batting average of .177. Known for his speed, he also recorded 1 stolen base throughout his time in the league. Thacker played during a transformative period in baseball, navigating an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive style of play. While his statistical output may not reflect the same level of impact as some of his contemporaries, Thacker's time in the majors contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, exemplifying the dedication and perseverance required to compete at the highest level in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
158 260 20 46 7 0 2 20 1 40 81 0.177 0.290 0.227 0.517 -1050.6

Career AVG .177 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 30.6% below league average.

Career OBP .290 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 9.8% below league average.

Career SLG .227 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 41.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.517 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — 27.2% 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
1958 CHC NL 11 24 4 6 1 0 2 3 0 1 7 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1960 CHC NL 54 90 5 14 1 0 0 6 1 14 20 0.156 .255 (-39%) .323 (-17%) .387 (-57%) .711 (-39%) -561.1
1961 CHC NL 25 35 3 6 0 0 0 2 0 11 11 0.171 — — — — 0.0
1962 CHC NL 65 107 8 20 5 0 0 9 0 14 40 0.187 .257 (-27%) .326 (-12%) .393 (-41%) .719 (-28%) -489.4
1963 STL NL 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 152 84 499 69 9 11

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1958 CHN C 9 7 34 6 2 1
1960 CHN C 50 30 170 23 4 2
1961 CHN C 25 11 67 5 2 0
1962 CHN C 65 35 219 34 1 8
1963 SLN C 3 1 9 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 152