Archie Moore
Born: 8/30/1941 in Upper Darby, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1964-04-20 | Final Game: 1965-09-28
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Archie Francis Moore
Biography
Archie Moore was a professional baseball player born in 1941, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1964 until his retirement on September 28, 1965. During his brief career, Moore appeared in 40 games, where he showcased his skills primarily as a hitter. He finished with a batting average of .275, accumulating 11 hits, including one home run and five runs batted in. Notably, Moore did not record any stolen bases during his time in the league.
Moore's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball history, marked by the integration of talent and the evolution of offensive strategies. While his tenure in the major leagues was relatively short, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the competitive spirit and determination characteristic of athletes in that era. His performance, albeit limited in games played, left an imprint on the game as he navigated the challenges and opportunities presented during the mid-1960s baseball landscape.
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 | 0.275 | 0.370 | 0.450 | 0.820 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | NYY | AL | 31 | 23 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0.174 | 0.0 |
| 1965 | NYY | AL | 9 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0.412 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 7 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| OF | 13 | 6 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | NYA | 1B | 7 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1964 | NYA | OF | 8 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965 | NYA | OF | 5 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by 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 |