Al Moore
Born: 8/4/1902 in Brooklyn, NY, USA
Died: 11/29/1974 in Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, At Sea
MLB Debut: 1925-09-27 | Final Game: 1926-09-24
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 174 lbs
Full name: Albert James Moore
Biography
Al Moore was a professional baseball player born in 1902, whose career spanned from 1925 to 1926. As a position player, Moore made a brief but noteworthy impact in Major League Baseball during the mid-1920s, a time when the game was transitioning away from the deadball era towards a more offense-oriented style. Over the course of his career, he played in 30 games, where he compiled 19 hits and drove in 10 runs, achieving a batting average of .213. Although he did not hit any home runs, his contributions included 2 stolen bases, highlighting his speed and base-running ability.
Moore's time in the league was relatively short, lasting just until September 24, 1926, but he played during an era that laid the groundwork for the game's explosive growth in the following decades. His experience reflects the diverse backgrounds and playing styles that characterized baseball in the 1920s, a pivotal period in the sportโs history. While he may not have achieved the statistical milestones of many of his contemporaries, Al Moore's participation in the major leagues remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53.0 | 45.0 | 8.0 | 12.0 | 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0.267 | 0.365 | 0.356 | 0.721 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | 6.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0.333 | 0.667 | 0.333 | 1.000 |
| 1928 | 17.0 | 15.0 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.200 | 0.294 | 0.333 | 0.627 |
| 1929 | 30.0 | 27.0 | 3.0 | 8.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.296 | 0.345 | 0.370 | 0.715 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 89 | 12 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 0.213 | 0.263 | 0.258 | 0.522 | -369.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | NY1 | NL | 2 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1926 | NY1 | NL | 28 | 81 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 0.222 | -369.9 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 22 | 0 | 56 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | NY1 | OF | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926 | NY1 | OF | 20 | 0 | 52 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 7 |
| Center Field | 16 |