Balor Moore
Born: 1/25/1951 in Smithville, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1970-05-21 | Final Game: 1980-08-06
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 178 lbs
Full name: Balor Lilbon Moore
Biography
Balor Moore was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1970 until his retirement in 1980. Born in 1951, Moore's career unfolded during a transformative period in Major League Baseball, marked by the rise of power hitting and the increasing importance of specialized relief pitchers. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 28-48 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.52. Moore's resilience on the mound was evident in his ability to strike out 496 batters, showcasing his capability to overpower hitters despite facing challenges throughout his tenure in the league.
Moore's contributions to his teams were not limited to his pitching prowess; he also achieved one save during his career, highlighting his versatility as a pitcher. While he may not have reached the heights of some contemporaries, his presence in the dugout and on the field left a mark on the clubs he represented. His career spanned a decade, during which he navigated the evolving landscape of baseball, adapting to the strategies and styles of play that characterized the late 20th century. Mooreโs legacy lies in his dedication to the game and his role as a competitor in an era that was increasingly defining the modern game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 48 | 180 | 98 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 718.3 | 704 | 361 | 80 | 365 | 496 | 4.52 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | WSN | NL | 0 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.7 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7.45 | - |
| 1972 | WSN | NL | 9 | 9 | 22 | 22 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 147.7 | 122 | 57 | 59 | 161 | 3.47 | - |
| 1973 | WSN | NL | 7 | 16 | 35 | 32 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 176.3 | 151 | 88 | 109 | 151 | 4.49 | - |
| 1974 | WSN | NL | 0 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.7 | 13 | 6 | 15 | 16 | 3.95 | - |
| 1977 | LAA | AL | 0 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.7 | 28 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 3.97 | - |
| 1978 | TOR | AL | 6 | 9 | 37 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 144.3 | 165 | 79 | 54 | 75 | 4.93 | -2109.0 |
| 1979 | TOR | AL | 5 | 7 | 34 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 139.3 | 135 | 75 | 79 | 51 | 4.84 | -5222.2 |
| 1980 | TOR | AL | 1 | 1 | 31 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 64.7 | 76 | 38 | 31 | 22 | 5.29 | -1736.5 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 180 | 113 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 35 | 0.106 | 0.158 | 0.124 | 0.282 | -1027.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | WSN | NL | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1972 | WSN | NL | 22 | 55 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 0.145 | -394.8 |
| 1973 | WSN | NL | 35 | 53 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 0.057 | -632.7 |
| 1974 | WSN | NL | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | LAA | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1978 | TOR | AL | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1979 | TOR | AL | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1980 | TOR | AL | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 180 | 98 | 26 | 106 | 19 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | MON | P | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1972 | MON | P | 22 | 22 | 4 | 21 | 3 | 0 |
| 1973 | MON | P | 35 | 32 | 11 | 19 | 4 | 2 |
| 1974 | MON | P | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | CAL | P | 7 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | TOR | P | 37 | 18 | 4 | 29 | 3 | 2 |
| 1979 | TOR | P | 34 | 16 | 4 | 22 | 4 | 1 |
| 1980 | TOR | P | 31 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 180 |