Archie Moore
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1964-1965)
Archie Moore was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1964 to 1965 for the New York Yankees, a span of 2 seasons. In 40 career games, he hit .275 with 11 hits, 1 home runs, and 5 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1964-04-20
- Last Game
- 1965-09-28
Full name: Archie Francis Moore
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 40 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 13 | .275 | .370 | .450 | .820 | 0 |
Career AVG .275 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — +10.9% above league average.
Career OBP .370 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — +18.5% above league average.
Career SLG .450 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — +20.1% above league average.
Career OPS .820 vs. league average .687 across their career seasons — +19.4% above league average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | NYA | AL | 31 | 23 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9 | .174 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1965 | NYA | AL | 9 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | .412 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 40 | 40 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 13 | .275 | — | — | — | — | 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 (41 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 26 | 23 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 4 | .348 |
| Away | 15 | 17 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | .176 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965-09-28 | NYY | CLE | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1965-09-25 | NYY | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965-09-23 | NYY | CLE | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1965-09-22 | NYY | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965-09-19 | NYY | DET | W | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965-09-18 | NYY | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1965-09-11 | NYY | CHW | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1965-09-08 | NYY | TEX | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965-09-07 | NYY | BAL | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-10-04 | NYY | CLE | L | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 7 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 5 |
| Right Field | 8 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield College | Springfield | MA | 1961, 1962, 1963 |
Archie Moore: the record in brief
The profile opens with Archie Moore's first major league game on April 20, 1964; the last one listed came on September 28, 1965. Moore's only club in the season tables is the New York Yankees. At 190 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame, Moore is listed as an outfielder. Moore batted and threw left-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is August 30, 1941, in Upper Darby, PA, USA. Archie Moore was the playing name; the full given name is Archie Francis.
Moore finished with 11 hits from 40 at bats in 40 games, which works out to .275; the totals also include 1 home run and 5 RBI. Moore's career OPS of .820 combines a .370 on-base mark with .450 slugging. Measured against the leagues Moore played in, the .275 career average compares with a .248 league average over the same seasons, 10.9% above the league. Moore collected a career-high 7 hits in 1965. The best average in the busiest seasons was .412, in 1965.
Frequently Asked Questions about Archie Moore
- What years did Archie Moore play?
- Archie Moore played in Major League Baseball from 1964 to 1965.
- Was Archie Moore a pitcher?
- No. Archie Moore was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Archie Moore hit?
- Archie Moore hit 1 career home runs with 11 hits.
- What was Archie Moore's career batting average?
- Archie Moore batted .275 over his career, with 11 hits in 40 at bats.
- How many RBI did Archie Moore have?
- Archie Moore drove in 5 runs in his career.
- Is Archie Moore in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Archie Moore has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.