Herb Moford
Born: 8/6/1928 in Brooksville, KY, USA
Died: 12/3/2005 in Cincinnati, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1955-04-12 | Final Game: 1962-04-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Herbert Moford
Biography
Herb Moford was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1955 to 1962. Born in 1928, Moford made his debut during an era marked by a transition in baseball, as the sport began to embrace more dynamic playing styles and strategies post-World War II. Throughout his career, he pitched in a total of 38 games, compiling a win-loss record of 5-13. Moford finished his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.03, showcasing the challenges he faced on the mound.
Known for his competitive spirit and determination, Moford recorded 78 strikeouts and earned 3 saves during his time in the league. While his numbers may not reflect the dominance of some of his contemporaries, Moford's contributions to the teams he played for were significant, particularly in an era when pitching depth was crucial for team success. His journey through the major leagues exemplified the dedication and resilience required to compete at the highest level of baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 13 | 50 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 157.3 | 143 | 88 | 21 | 64 | 78 | 5.03 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | STL | NL | 1 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24.0 | 29 | 21 | 15 | 8 | 7.88 | - |
| 1958 | DET | AL | 4 | 9 | 25 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 109.7 | 83 | 44 | 42 | 58 | 3.61 | -386.4 |
| 1959 | BOS | AL | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.7 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 11.42 | 0.0 |
| 1962 | NYN | NL | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.0 | 21 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 7.20 | -299.1 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 44 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0.045 | 0.067 | 0.045 | 0.112 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | STL | NL | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1958 | DET | AL | 25 | 37 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0.027 | 0.0 |
| 1959 | BOS | AL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1962 | NYN | NL | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 50 | 14 | 8 | 36 | 0 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | SLN | P | 14 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958 | DET | P | 25 | 11 | 5 | 24 | 0 | 2 |
| 1959 | BOS | P | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962 | NYN | P | 7 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 50 |