Eric Moody
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1997)
Eric Moody was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1997 for the Texas Rangers. Across 10 career appearances, he went 0-1 with a 4.26 ERA and 12 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'6" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1997-08-03
- Last Game
- 1997-09-18
Full name: Eric Lane Moody
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | TEX | AL | 0 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.0 | 26 | 9 | 2 | 12 | 4.26 | 4.39 (+3%) | -241.9 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.0 | 26 | 9 | 2 | 12 | 4.26 | — | -242 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | TEX | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (20 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 9.2 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 3.72 |
| Away | 5 | 9.1 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 4.82 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-09-18 | TEX | SEA | — | 2.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997-09-14 | TEX | MIN | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997-09-05 | TEX | TOR | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997-09-02 | TEX | LAD | — | 3.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 1997-08-29 | TEX | SFG | — | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-08-28 | TEX | SFG | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997-08-26 | TEX | MIL | — | 1.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-08-09 | TEX | CLE | L | 6.1 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| 1997-08-04 | TEX | BOS | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-08-03 | TEX | CLE | — | 2.1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 10 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erskine College | Due West | SC | 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 |
Eric Moody: the record in brief
Eric Moody played a first major league game on August 3, 1997 and a last one on September 18, 1997. Moody spent the whole of the career shown here with one club, the Texas Rangers. The bio lists Moody as a pitcher who threw and hit right-handed. Moody is listed at 6-foot-6 and 185 pounds. Moody was born on January 6, 1971, in Greenville, SC, USA. Moody's full given name, per the bio, is Eric Lane Moody.
The pitching table credits Moody with a 0-1 record and a 4.26 ERA in 10 games. Moody had 12 strikeouts. Moody's 4.26 ERA was close to the 4.39 league figure for those seasons. Moody's only pitching season is 1997: 10 games, 12 strikeouts.
Before the majors, Moody played college baseball at Erskine College (1990, 1991, 1992, and 1993). The game-log section draws on 20 games of Retrosheet box scores for Moody.
Every defensive appearance on record for Moody, 10 games, came at pitcher. On the mound, Moody's fielding totals are 1 putouts, 2 assists and 0 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Eric Moody
- Was Eric Moody a pitcher?
- Yes. Eric Moody pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 12 strikeouts.
- What teams did Eric Moody play for?
- Eric Moody played for one team, the Texas Rangers (1997).
- What were Eric Moody's career stats?
- In 10 games, Eric Moody went 0-1 with a 4.26 ERA, 12 strikeouts, and 19.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Eric Moody play?
- Eric Moody played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Eric Moody and how much did he weigh?
- Eric Moody was listed at 6 feet 6 inches and 185 pounds.
- What was Eric Moody's career ERA?
- Eric Moody finished with a 4.26 career ERA, going 0-1 with 12 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Eric Moody have?
- Eric Moody recorded 12 career strikeouts.
- Is Eric Moody in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Eric Moody has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.