Charlie Moore, baseball player, 1973-1987

Charlie Moore

Born: 6/21/1953 in Birmingham, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1973-09-08 | Final Game: 1987-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Charles William Moore

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Biography

Charlie Moore was a versatile position player who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 1973 to 1987. Born in 1953, Moore played a total of 1,334 games during his career, showcasing a blend of offensive capability and defensive reliability. He recorded 1,052 hits, 36 home runs, and 408 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .261. Known for his speed on the basepaths, Moore also contributed with 51 stolen bases, demonstrating his ability to be a threat both at the plate and on the field. Moore's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by an increasing emphasis on power hitting and the evolution of player roles. He played primarily as an outfielder and catcher, adapting his style to fit the needs of his teams. His contributions were particularly notable for their consistency, as he was a reliable player who could be counted on in various situations. Moore's legacy in baseball is characterized by his work ethic and determination, making him a respected figure among teammates and fans alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1334 4033 456 1052 187 43 36 408 51 346 470 0.261 0.319 0.355 0.675 -3760.5

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG PIV
1973 ATL AL 8 27 0 5 0 1 0 3 0 2 4 0.185 0.0
1974 ATL AL 72 204 17 50 10 4 0 19 3 21 34 0.245 -229.9
1975 ATL AL 73 241 26 70 20 1 1 29 1 17 31 0.290 129.3
1976 ATL AL 87 241 33 46 7 4 3 16 1 43 45 0.191 -382.3
1977 ATL AL 138 375 42 93 15 6 5 45 1 31 39 0.248 -702.8
1978 ATL AL 96 268 30 72 7 1 5 31 4 12 24 0.269 -328.5
1979 ATL AL 111 337 45 101 16 2 5 38 8 29 32 0.300 317.4
1980 ATL AL 111 320 42 93 13 2 2 30 10 24 28 0.291 -125.5
1981 ATL AL 48 156 16 47 8 3 1 9 1 12 13 0.301 261.4
1982 ATL AL 133 456 53 116 22 4 6 45 2 29 49 0.254 -735.8
1983 ATL AL 151 529 65 150 27 6 2 49 11 55 42 0.284 257.1
1984 ATL AL 70 188 13 44 7 1 2 17 0 10 26 0.234 -572.5
1985 ATL AL 105 349 35 81 13 4 0 31 4 27 53 0.232 -1213.7
1986 ATL AL 80 235 24 61 12 3 3 39 5 21 38 0.260 -214.3
1987 TOR AL 51 107 15 23 10 1 1 7 0 13 12 0.215 -220.2

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
16 48 6 17 3 0 0 3 3 4 0.354

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1982 WS ML4 7 26 3 9 3 0 0 2 1 0 0.346
1982 ALCS ML4 5 13 3 6 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.462
1981 AEDIV ML4 4 9 0 2 0 0 0 1 1 2 0.222

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 2 0 0 2 0 0
3B 1 0 0 1 0 0
C 894 742 3723 435 86 45
OF 396 360 758 31 15 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1973 ML4 C 8 7 48 5 1 0
1974 ML4 C 61 48 229 28 4 5
1975 ML4 C 47 41 194 21 9 2
1975 ML4 OF 22 22 40 2 1 0
1976 ML4 C 49 46 207 42 8 1
1976 ML4 3B 1 0 0 1 0 0
1976 ML4 OF 28 26 42 2 1 0
1977 ML4 C 137 116 566 78 13 10
1978 ML4 C 95 74 314 41 6 2
1979 ML4 C 106 89 414 58 10 7
1980 ML4 C 105 77 319 28 4 3
1981 ML4 C 34 30 147 16 5 0
1981 ML4 OF 8 5 13 1 0 0
1982 ML4 C 20 16 86 9 4 2
1982 ML4 2B 1 0 0 1 0 0
1982 ML4 OF 115 101 231 13 3 6
1983 ML4 C 7 0 8 1 0 0
1983 ML4 OF 150 148 301 9 7 1
1984 ML4 C 7 4 26 1 1 0
1984 ML4 OF 61 53 119 2 2 0
1985 ML4 C 102 96 504 54 13 7
1985 ML4 OF 3 2 7 0 0 0
1986 ML4 C 72 64 425 43 4 6
1986 ML4 2B 1 0 0 1 0 0
1986 ML4 OF 4 2 4 1 0 1
1987 TOR C 44 34 236 10 4 0
1987 TOR OF 5 1 1 1 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 894
Second Base 2
Third Base 1
Left Field 50
Center Field 8
Right Field 341
Designated Hitter 21

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1987 TOR AL $256,000
1986 ML4 AL $402,500
1985 ML4 AL $365,000
Total Career Earnings $1,023,500