Sam Moffet
Born: 3/9/1857 in Wheeling, WV, USA
Died: 5/5/1907 in Butte, MT, USA
MLB Debut: 1884-05-15 | Final Game: 1888-06-22
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Samuel R. Moffet
Biography
Sam Moffet, born in 1857, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from May 15, 1884, to June 22, 1888. Playing during a transformative era in baseball, Moffet made his mark in an age characterized by the evolution of pitching techniques and the increasing importance of strategy in the game. Over the course of his career, Moffet compiled a record of 6-29, showcasing the challenges he faced on the mound in a highly competitive environment.
With an earned run average (ERA) of 4.0 and a total of 94 strikeouts, Moffet demonstrated moments of effectiveness despite the overall struggles reflected in his win-loss record. His contributions to the teams he played for were significant in the context of the late 19th century, a time when the sport was navigating through various changes, including the transition from the underhand to overhand pitching style. Although he did not record any saves, Moffet's role as a pitcher during this pivotal time in baseball history provides insight into the development of the sport and its players.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 29 | 37 | 35 | 33 | 1 | 0 | 303.7 | 345 | 135 | 13 | 98 | 94 | 4.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | CL2 | NL | 3 | 19 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 197.7 | 236 | 85 | 58 | 84 | 3.87 | -4076.2 |
| 1887 | IN3 | NL | 1 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 | 47 | 21 | 23 | 3 | 3.78 | -1093.2 |
| 1888 | IN3 | NL | 2 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 56.0 | 62 | 29 | 17 | 7 | 4.66 | -1563.8 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | 332 | 38 | 56 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 66 | 0.169 | 0.202 | 0.220 | 0.422 | -1004.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | CL2 | NL | 67 | 256 | 26 | 47 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 8 | 56 | 0.184 | -1004.0 |
| 1887 | IN3 | NL | 11 | 41 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0.122 | 0.0 |
| 1888 | IN3 | NL | 10 | 35 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 0.114 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 2 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 50 | 0 | 71 | 16 | 19 | 0 |
| P | 37 | 0 | 19 | 61 | 10 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | CL2 | P | 24 | 0 | 13 | 49 | 6 | 2 |
| 1884 | CL2 | 1B | 2 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1884 | CL2 | 2B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1884 | CL2 | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1884 | CL2 | OF | 42 | 0 | 65 | 16 | 17 | 0 |
| 1887 | IN3 | P | 6 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| 1887 | IN3 | OF | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1888 | IN3 | P | 7 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| 1888 | IN3 | OF | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 37 |
| First Base | 2 |
| Second Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 14 |
| Center Field | 6 |
| Right Field | 31 |