Joe Moffet

Born: 6/27/1859 in Wheeling, WV, USA

Died: 2/24/1935 in San Bernardino, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-05-06 | Final Game: 1884-08-10

Height: 6'0" | Weight: 179 lbs

Full name: Joseph William Moffet

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Biography

Joe Moffet, born in 1859, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1884 to 1884, a brief period that coincided with the early days of organized baseball. Moffet played primarily as a position player, appearing in a total of 56 games during his time in the major leagues. He recorded 41 hits with a batting average of .201, reflecting the challenging hitting environment of the era. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in runs, Moffet contributed to his teams with his presence on the field. Playing during a time when baseball was still evolving, Moffet's career was marked by the transition from the game's formative years to a more structured and competitive environment. While he may not have left an extensive statistical legacy, his participation in the league during this crucial period helped pave the way for future generations of players. Moffet's contributions, though modest in terms of numbers, are a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting the diverse backgrounds and experiences that have shaped the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
56 204 17 41 5 3 0 0 0 2 0 0.201 0.209 0.255 0.464 -751.1

Career AVG .201 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 17.4% below league average.

Career OBP .209 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 25.2% below league average.

Career SLG .255 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 22.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.464 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — 23.5% 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
1884 TL1 AA 56 204 17 41 5 3 0 0 0 2 0 0.201 .243 (-17%) .278 (-25%) .327 (-22%) .606 (-24%) -751.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 38 0 399 6 18 20
2B 4 0 10 16 3 1
3B 11 0 12 20 12 2
OF 3 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1884 TL1 1B 38 0 399 6 18 20
1884 TL1 2B 4 0 10 16 3 1
1884 TL1 3B 11 0 12 20 12 2
1884 TL1 OF 3 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 38
Second Base 4
Third Base 11
Left Field 1
Center Field 3