Leo Moon

Born: 6/22/1899 in Bellemont, NC, USA

Died: 8/25/1970 in New Orleans, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1932-07-09 | Final Game: 1932-07-09

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

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Biography

Leo Moon was a professional baseball player born in 1899, whose brief career in Major League Baseball was marked by a singular appearance on July 9, 1932. Primarily known as a position player, Moon's time in the majors was limited to just one game, where he made a notable impact by recording one hit in two at-bats, resulting in a batting average of 0.5. He also contributed one run batted in (RBI) during his short stint, showcasing a glimpse of potential that never fully materialized into a longer career. Despite finishing with zero home runs and no stolen bases, Moon's performance in that lone game earned him a lasting place in baseball history. Moon's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented game. His unique experience serves as a reminder of the countless players who aspired to make their mark in the majors, yet for various reasons, often had only fleeting opportunities. While his time in the spotlight was brief, Leo Moon remains a part of the fabric of baseball history, embodying the dreams and struggles of many athletes who sought to shine on the grand stage of America's pastime.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	0	0	0	0	5.7	11	7	0	7	1	11.12	0

Career ERA 11.12 vs. league average 4.13 across their career seasons — 169.4% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1932	CLE	AL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	5.7	11	7	7	1	11.12	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	2	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.500	0.500	0.500	1.000	0.0

Career AVG .500 vs. league average .275 across their career seasons — +81.8% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — +49.1% above league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — +27.7% above league average.

Career OPS 1.000 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — +37.6% above 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
1932	CLE	AL	1	2	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	1	0	0	2	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1932	CLE	P	1	0	0	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1