Danny Moeller
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1907-1916)
Danny Moeller was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1907 to 1916 for the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Washington Senators, and the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 10 seasons. In 704 career games, he hit .243 with 618 hits, 15 home runs, and 192 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 327.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 165 lb
- Died
- 4/14/1951 in Florence, AL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1907-09-24
- Last Game
- 1916-09-30
Full name: Daniel Edward Moeller
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 704 | 2,538 | 379 | 618 | 83 | 43 | 15 | 192 | 171 | 302 | 442 | .243 | .328 | .328 | .656 | 327 |
Career AVG .243 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .328 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .328 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .656 vs. league average .650 across their career seasons — near league average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907 | PIT | NL | 11 | 42 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 9 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1908 | PIT | NL | 36 | 109 | 14 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 25 | .193 | .240 (-20%) | .298 (-15%) | .306 (-22%) | .605 (-19%) | -271.9 |
| 1912 | WS1 | AL | 132 | 519 | 90 | 143 | 26 | 10 | 6 | 46 | 30 | 52 | 112 | .276 | .268 (+2%) | .335 (+3%) | .358 (+11%) | .694 (+7%) | 708.5 |
| 1913 | WS1 | AL | 153 | 589 | 88 | 139 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 42 | 62 | 72 | 103 | .236 | .259 (-9%) | .325 (-1%) | .345 (-7%) | .670 (-4%) | -272.2 |
| 1914 | WS1 | AL | 151 | 571 | 83 | 143 | 19 | 10 | 1 | 45 | 26 | 71 | 89 | .250 | .255 (-2%) | .322 (+6%) | .339 (-4%) | .661 (avg) | 238.6 |
| 1915 | WS1 | AL | 118 | 438 | 65 | 99 | 11 | 10 | 2 | 23 | 32 | 59 | 63 | .226 | .250 (-10%) | .318 (avg) | .332 (-7%) | .651 (-3%) | -140.7 |
| 1916 | WS1 | AL | 78 | 240 | 30 | 59 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 13 | 30 | 35 | .246 | .248 (-1%) | .314 (+7%) | .326 (-8%) | .640 (-1%) | 64.9 |
| 1916 | CLE | AL | 25 | 30 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | .067 | — | — | — | — | 64.9 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 704 | 2,538 | 379 | 618 | 83 | 43 | 15 | 192 | 171 | 302 | 442 | .243 | — | — | — | — | 392 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (706 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 344 | 1196 | 180 | 284 | 8 | 97 | .237 |
| Away | 362 | 1346 | 201 | 334 | 7 | 97 | .248 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916-09-30 | CLE | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1916-09-23 | CLE | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-09-21 | CLE | MIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-09-19 | CLE | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1916-09-15 | CLE | PHA | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-09-12 | CLE | DET | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1916-09-11 | CLE | DET | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-09-10 | CLE | DET | W | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1916-09-07 | CLE | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-09-06 | CLE | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| OF | 660 | 35 | 1002 | 96 | 72 | 23 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907 | PIT | OF | 11 | 11 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 1908 | PIT | OF | 27 | 24 | 38 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1912 | WS1 | OF | 132 | 0 | 227 | 25 | 15 | 5 |
| 1913 | WS1 | OF | 153 | 0 | 249 | 27 | 22 | 4 |
| 1914 | WS1 | OF | 150 | 0 | 208 | 19 | 17 | 4 |
| 1915 | WS1 | OF | 116 | 0 | 167 | 13 | 9 | 6 |
| 1916 | WS1 | OF | 63 | 0 | 94 | 11 | 4 | 3 |
| 1916 | CLE | 2B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1916 | CLE | OF | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 104 |
| Center Field | 4 |
| Right Field | 556 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millikin University | Decatur | IL | 1905, 1906, 1907 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 21th | 1.0 | 64 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Danny Moeller (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Danny Moeller: the record in brief
According to the bio, Danny Moeller debuted on September 24, 1907 and played a final game on September 30, 1916. Moeller played for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1907 to 1908), the Washington Senators (1912 to 1916), and the Cleveland Indians (1916). Listed as an outfielder, Moeller switch-hit and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 165 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame. The birth record reads March 23, 1885, in DeWitt, IA, USA. Moeller died on April 14, 1951, in Florence, AL, USA. On the record, Danny Moeller was born Daniel Edward Moeller.
Moeller's career batting table shows 704 games, 2,538 at bats and 618 hits, a .243 average, adding 15 homers, 192 runs batted in, and 171 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .328 clip and slugging .328, Moeller finished with a .656 OPS. The .243 career average is close to the .253 the league hit across the same seasons. No season topped the 143 hits of 1912. 1913 brought a season-best 62 stolen bases.
Frequently Asked Questions about Danny Moeller
- What years did Danny Moeller play?
- Danny Moeller played in Major League Baseball from 1907 to 1916.
- Was Danny Moeller a pitcher?
- No. Danny Moeller was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Danny Moeller hit?
- Danny Moeller hit 15 career home runs with 618 hits.
- What was Danny Moeller's career batting average?
- Danny Moeller batted .243 over his career, with 618 hits in 2,538 at bats.
- How many RBI did Danny Moeller have?
- Danny Moeller drove in 192 runs in his career.
- Is Danny Moeller in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Danny Moeller has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.