Cy Moore
Born: 2/7/1905 in Elberton, GA, USA
Died: 3/28/1972 in Augusta, GA, USA
MLB Debut: 1929-06-07 | Final Game: 1934-09-24
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 178 lbs
Full name: William Austin Moore
Biography
Cy Moore, born in 1905, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1929 to 1934. Known for his durability on the mound, Moore played during an era that was characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven game. Throughout his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 16-26, and his performances included a career earned run average of 4.86. Moore was noted for his ability to strike out batters, totaling 181 strikeouts and achieving 3 saves over his time in Major League Baseball.
Moore's playing style reflected the challenges of his time, as he faced the evolving strategies of hitting that defined the early 1930s. While his career may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, he contributed to the teams he played for with his tenacity and competitive spirit. His legacy is a testament to the many players of that era who laid the groundwork for the future of baseball, navigating the complexities of a changing sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 26 | 147 | 40 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 466.3 | 547 | 252 | 29 | 168 | 181 | 4.86 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | BRO | NL | 3 | 3 | 32 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 68.0 | 87 | 42 | 31 | 17 | 5.56 | -220.3 |
| 1930 | BRO | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 1931 | BRO | NL | 1 | 2 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 61.7 | 62 | 26 | 13 | 35 | 3.79 | 411.6 |
| 1932 | BRO | NL | 0 | 3 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48.7 | 56 | 26 | 17 | 21 | 4.81 | 137.3 |
| 1933 | PHI | NL | 8 | 9 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 161.3 | 177 | 67 | 42 | 53 | 3.74 | 1105.8 |
| 1934 | PHI | NL | 4 | 9 | 35 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 126.7 | 163 | 91 | 65 | 55 | 6.47 | -2236.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 148 | 133 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 21 | 0.128 | 0.147 | 0.135 | 0.282 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | BRO | NL | 32 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.188 | 0.0 |
| 1930 | BRO | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1931 | BRO | NL | 23 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.154 | 0.0 |
| 1932 | BRO | NL | 21 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.214 | 0.0 |
| 1933 | PHI | NL | 36 | 48 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0.062 | 0.0 |
| 1934 | PHI | NL | 35 | 42 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 147 | 0 | 17 | 90 | 4 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | BRO | P | 32 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| 1930 | BRO | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931 | BRO | P | 23 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932 | BRO | P | 20 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| 1933 | PHI | P | 36 | 0 | 6 | 35 | 1 | 1 |
| 1934 | PHI | P | 35 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 2 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 147 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Georgia | Athens | GA | 1925 |