Bill Moore

Born: 12/12/1901 in Kansas City, MO, USA

Died: 5/24/1972 in Kansas City, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1926-09-07 | Final Game: 1927-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: William Henry Moore

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Biography

Bill Moore was a professional baseball player born in 1901, whose career spanned the 1926 and 1927 seasons. He played primarily as a position player, participating in a total of 49 games during his brief stint in Major League Baseball. Moore finished his career with 18 hits, achieving a batting average of .207. Although he did not record any home runs, he contributed 4 RBIs to his teams, showcasing his ability to drive in runs despite limited opportunities at the plate. Notably, he did not attempt any stolen bases throughout his career. Moore's playing era came during a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach. While his statistical output may not have placed him among the game's greats, he was part of a significant period in baseball history that saw the emergence of new playing styles and strategies. His time in the Major Leagues, though short, reflects the experiences of many players who navigated the challenges of professional baseball in the 1920s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
49	87	9	18	2	0	0	4	0	13	10	0.207	0.310	0.230	0.540	-199.2

Career AVG .207 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 26.3% below league average.

Career OBP .310 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 10.2% below league average.

Career SLG .230 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 41.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.540 vs. league average 0.736 across their career seasons — 26.7% below 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
1926	BOS	AL	5	18	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1927	BOS	AL	44	69	7	15	2	0	0	4	0	13	8	0.217	.282 (-23%)	.344 (-1%)	.392 (-37%)	.736 (-20%)	-199.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	47	0	87	36	7	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1926	BOS	C	5	0	12	6	0	2
1927	BOS	C	42	0	75	30	7	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	47