Joe Moeller
Born: 2/15/1943 in Blue Island, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1962-04-12 | Final Game: 1971-09-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 192 lbs
Full name: Joseph Douglas Moeller
Biography
Joe Moeller was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1962 to 1971. Born in 1943, Moeller made his debut during a transformative era in baseball characterized by the rise of power hitters and the increasing importance of relief pitching. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 26-36, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.01. His ability to strike out batters was evident as he recorded a total of 307 strikeouts, showcasing his skill in overpowering hitters when needed.
Moeller was known for his versatility on the mound, contributing not only as a starter but also in relief roles, as indicated by his tally of 7 saves. His playing style reflected the competitive spirit of the 1960s and early 1970s, a period marked by evolving strategies in pitching and batting. Though his win-loss record may not have defined him as a star, Moeller's contributions to his teams were significant, and he remains a noteworthy figure in the history of baseball pitching during a dynamic time in the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 36 | 166 | 74 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 583.7 | 596 | 260 | 55 | 176 | 307 | 4.01 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | LAD | NL | 6 | 5 | 19 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 85.7 | 87 | 50 | 58 | 46 | 5.25 | - |
| 1964 | LAD | NL | 7 | 13 | 27 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 145.3 | 153 | 68 | 31 | 97 | 4.21 | - |
| 1966 | LAD | NL | 2 | 4 | 29 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 78.7 | 73 | 22 | 14 | 31 | 2.52 | - |
| 1967 | LAD | NL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 9.00 | - |
| 1968 | LAD | NL | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.0 | 17 | 9 | 2 | 11 | 5.06 | - |
| 1969 | LAD | NL | 1 | 0 | 23 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 51.3 | 54 | 19 | 13 | 25 | 3.33 | - |
| 1970 | LAD | NL | 7 | 9 | 31 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 135.3 | 131 | 59 | 43 | 63 | 3.92 | - |
| 1971 | LAD | NL | 2 | 4 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 66.3 | 72 | 28 | 12 | 32 | 3.80 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 166 | 155 | 6 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 78 | 0.129 | 0.172 | 0.129 | 0.301 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | LAD | NL | 19 | 33 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0.212 | 0.0 |
| 1964 | LAD | NL | 27 | 45 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 0.067 | 0.0 |
| 1966 | LAD | NL | 29 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1967 | LAD | NL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1968 | LAD | NL | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | LAD | NL | 23 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | LAD | NL | 31 | 39 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 21 | 0.154 | 0.0 |
| 1971 | LAD | NL | 28 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | WS | LAN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4.50 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | WS | LAN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4.50 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 166 | 74 | 35 | 109 | 5 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | LAN | P | 19 | 15 | 6 | 18 | 0 | 2 |
| 1964 | LAN | P | 27 | 24 | 9 | 24 | 1 | 1 |
| 1966 | LAN | P | 29 | 8 | 5 | 21 | 1 | 1 |
| 1967 | LAN | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | LAN | P | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | LAN | P | 23 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
| 1970 | LAN | P | 31 | 19 | 6 | 15 | 2 | 1 |
| 1971 | LAN | P | 28 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 166 |