Dobie Moore
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Dobie Moore was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball for the Kansas City Monarchs. In 447 career games, he hit .349 with 628 hits, 33 home runs, and 379 RBI. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 7,476.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 180 lb
- Died
- 8/20/1947 in Detroit, MI, USA
Full name: Walter Lewis Moore
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 447 | 1,799 | 365 | 628 | 115 | 49 | 33 | 379 | 66 | 112 | 5 | .349 | .392 | .523 | .914 | 7,476 |
Career AVG .349 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — +23.4% above league average.
Career OBP .392 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — +13.8% above league average.
Career SLG .523 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — +33.7% above league average.
Career OPS .914 vs. league average .735 across their career seasons — +24.4% above league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | KCM | NNL | 43 | 172 | 33 | 55 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 24 | 4 | 13 | 0 | .320 | .271 (+18%) | .331 (+12%) | .363 (+19%) | .694 (+15%) | 422.9 |
| 1921 | KCM | NNL | 63 | 239 | 44 | 78 | 20 | 7 | 8 | 56 | 8 | 11 | 0 | .326 | .286 (+14%) | .344 (+4%) | .395 (+44%) | .739 (+25%) | 958.4 |
| 1922 | KCM | NNL | 77 | 330 | 69 | 127 | 24 | 3 | 7 | 63 | 16 | 15 | 2 | .385 | .285 (+35%) | .345 (+19%) | .397 (+36%) | .743 (+28%) | 1646.9 |
| 1923 | KCM | NNL | 94 | 378 | 70 | 138 | 22 | 9 | 8 | 79 | 10 | 21 | 0 | .365 | .282 (+29%) | .344 (+18%) | .390 (+37%) | .734 (+28%) | 1953.3 |
| 1924 | KCM | NNL | 75 | 299 | 64 | 106 | 20 | 11 | 5 | 62 | 9 | 26 | 2 | .355 | .283 (+25%) | .345 (+20%) | .389 (+40%) | .734 (+31%) | 1652.2 |
| 1925 | KCM | NNL | 78 | 321 | 71 | 100 | 17 | 12 | 4 | 77 | 12 | 15 | 0 | .312 | .288 (+8%) | .349 (-2%) | .407 (+17%) | .756 (+8%) | 346.8 |
| 1926 | KCM | NNL | 17 | 60 | 14 | 24 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 7 | 11 | 1 | .400 | .279 (+43%) | .345 (+45%) | .390 (+45%) | .735 (+45%) | 495.5 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 447 | 1,799 | 365 | 628 | 115 | 49 | 33 | 379 | 66 | 112 | 5 | .349 | — | — | — | — | 7,476 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 25 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 0 | .440 |
| Away | 3 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .100 |
Last 9 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925-08-11 | KCM | SSN | L | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924-04-27 | KCM | SSN | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923-08-05 | KCM | MIL | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-07-25 | KCM | DT1 | W | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-06-12 | KCM | CNN | W | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-05-09 | KCM | CAG | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1921-05-08 | KCM | CAG | W | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-05-07 | KCM | CAG | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1920-08-01 | KCM | CAG | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2B | 11 | 10 | 14 | 32 | 3 | 3 |
| C | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 438 | 358 | 853 | 1252 | 148 | 164 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | KCM | 2B | 10 | 9 | 14 | 31 | 3 | 3 |
| 1920 | KCM | C | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920 | KCM | SS | 36 | 34 | 88 | 91 | 11 | 6 |
| 1921 | KCM | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921 | KCM | SS | 62 | 61 | 146 | 207 | 32 | 27 |
| 1922 | KCM | SS | 77 | 77 | 187 | 255 | 36 | 29 |
| 1923 | KCM | SS | 94 | 94 | 225 | 394 | 32 | 54 |
| 1924 | KCM | SS | 75 | 75 | 161 | 244 | 29 | 33 |
| 1925 | KCM | SS | 78 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926 | KCM | 2B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926 | KCM | SS | 16 | 16 | 46 | 61 | 8 | 15 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1 |
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 11 |
| Shortstop | 438 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Dobie Moore: the record in brief
The season rows for Dobie Moore begin in 1920. The team column never changes: it is the Kansas City Monarchs from 1920 to 1926. Moore, a shortstop by primary position, threw and hit right-handed. Moore is listed at 180 pounds on a 5-foot-10 frame. Moore was born on February 8, 1896, in Atlanta, GA, USA. Moore's death is recorded on August 20, 1947, in Detroit, MI, USA. Dobie Moore was the playing name; the full given name is Walter Lewis.
Across 447 games at the plate, Moore's career line reads 628 hits in 1,799 at bats for a .349 average; the totals also include 33 homers, 379 runs batted in, and 66 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .392 and the slugging percentage .523, for an OPS of .914. Over the seasons Moore played, league hitters batted .283; the .349 career figure is 23.4% above that. The OPS comparison is .914 to a league .735, 24.4% above average. No season topped the 138 hits of 1923. The RBI column peaks at 79 in 1923.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dobie Moore
- Was Dobie Moore a pitcher?
- No. Dobie Moore was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Dobie Moore hit?
- Dobie Moore hit 33 career home runs with 628 hits.
- What teams did Dobie Moore play for?
- Dobie Moore played for one team, the Kansas City Monarchs (1920–1926).
- What were Dobie Moore's career stats?
- In 447 games, Dobie Moore had 628 hits, 33 home runs, 379 RBI, 365 runs, and 66 stolen bases, with a .349 batting average.
- What position did Dobie Moore play?
- Dobie Moore played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Dobie Moore and how much did he weigh?
- Dobie Moore was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 180 pounds.
- How many home runs did Dobie Moore hit each season?
- Dobie Moore's home runs by season: 1 in 1920, 8 in 1921, 7 in 1922, 8 in 1923, 5 in 1924, 4 in 1925, and 0 in 1926. His most in one season was 8, in 1921 and 1923.
- What was Dobie Moore's career batting average?
- Dobie Moore batted .349 over his career, with 628 hits in 1,799 at bats.
- How many RBI did Dobie Moore have?
- Dobie Moore drove in 379 runs in his career.
- Is Dobie Moore in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Dobie Moore has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.