Moonlight Graham
Right Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1905)
Moonlight Graham was a right fielder who played in Major League Baseball in 1905 for the New York Giants.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Right Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 170 lb
- Died
- 8/25/1965 in Chisholm, MN, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1905-06-29
Full name: Archibald Wright Graham
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Right Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maryland Baltimore | Baltimore | MD | 1904, 1905 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill | NC | 1900, 1901, 1902 |
Moonlight Graham: the record in brief
The bio dates Moonlight Graham's major league debut to June 29, 1905. Every season row on the page belongs to the New York Giants, in 1905. At 170 pounds on a 5-foot-10 frame, Graham is listed as a right fielder. The bio says Graham hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. Graham was born on November 12, 1877, in Fayetteville, NC, USA. The bio records the death on August 25, 1965, in Chisholm, MN, USA. The given name on file is Archibald Wright Graham.
The college table lists University of Maryland Baltimore in 1904 and 1905.
Every defensive appearance on record for Graham, 1 games, came at right field.
Frequently Asked Questions about Moonlight Graham
- Was Moonlight Graham a pitcher?
- No. Moonlight Graham was a position player (Right Fielder).
- What teams did Moonlight Graham play for?
- Moonlight Graham played for one team, the New York Giants (1905).
- What position did Moonlight Graham play?
- Moonlight Graham played primarily as a right fielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Moonlight Graham and how much did he weigh?
- Moonlight Graham was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 170 pounds.
- Is Moonlight Graham in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Moonlight Graham has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.