Earl Moore
Born: 7/29/1877 in Pickerington, OH, USA
Died: 11/28/1961 in Columbus, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1901-04-25 | Final Game: 1914-10-10
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Alonzo Earl Moore
Biography
Earl Moore was a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century, making significant contributions to the sport from 1901 until his retirement in 1914. Born in 1877, Moore played during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven game, yet he carved out a niche as a reliable and durable pitcher. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 163-154, demonstrating his ability to secure victories while maintaining a competitive edge against batters.
Moore's effectiveness on the mound was underscored by his impressive earned run average of 2.78 and a total of 1,403 strikeouts, highlighting his skill in overpowering hitters and keeping runs at bay. While he recorded 6 saves, his primary role was as a starter, where he showcased a blend of control and stamina that allowed him to pitch deep into games. Earl Moore's contributions to baseball during his time were marked by his strong performances and resilience, securing his place in the annals of the sport's history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 163 | 154 | 388 | 326 | 230 | 34 | 6 | 2776.0 | 2474 | 856 | 57 | 1108 | 1403 | 2.78 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | CLE | AL | 16 | 14 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 4 | 0 | 251.3 | 234 | 81 | 107 | 99 | 2.90 | -1536.0 |
| 1902 | CLE | AL | 17 | 18 | 36 | 34 | 29 | 4 | 1 | 293.0 | 304 | 96 | 101 | 84 | 2.95 | -3010.5 |
| 1903 | CLE | AL | 20 | 8 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 247.7 | 196 | 48 | 62 | 148 | 1.74 | 4868.3 |
| 1904 | CLE | AL | 12 | 11 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 227.7 | 186 | 57 | 61 | 139 | 2.25 | 2480.5 |
| 1905 | CLE | AL | 15 | 15 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 3 | 0 | 269.0 | 232 | 79 | 92 | 131 | 2.64 | -1747.5 |
| 1906 | CLE | AL | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 29.7 | 27 | 13 | 18 | 8 | 3.94 | -1218.9 |
| 1907 | CLE | AL | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 19.3 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 4.66 | -169.8 |
| 1907 | NYY | AL | 2 | 6 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 64.0 | 72 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 3.94 | - |
| 1908 | PHI | NL | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 26.0 | 20 | 0 | 8 | 16 | 0.00 | 223.6 |
| 1909 | PHI | NL | 18 | 12 | 38 | 34 | 24 | 4 | 0 | 299.7 | 238 | 70 | 108 | 173 | 2.10 | -61.1 |
| 1910 | PHI | NL | 22 | 15 | 46 | 35 | 18 | 6 | 0 | 283.0 | 228 | 81 | 121 | 185 | 2.58 | 1085.4 |
| 1911 | PHI | NL | 15 | 19 | 42 | 36 | 21 | 5 | 1 | 308.3 | 265 | 90 | 164 | 174 | 2.63 | -3724.1 |
| 1912 | PHI | NL | 9 | 14 | 31 | 24 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 182.3 | 186 | 67 | 77 | 79 | 3.31 | -1010.1 |
| 1913 | CHC | NL | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28.3 | 34 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 4.45 | - |
| 1913 | PHI | NL | 1 | 3 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 52.0 | 50 | 29 | 40 | 24 | 5.02 | -2216.6 |
| 1914 | BUF | FL | 11 | 15 | 36 | 27 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 194.7 | 184 | 93 | 99 | 96 | 4.30 | -2153.4 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 388 | 949 | 55 | 134 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 43 | 4 | 62 | 295 | 0.141 | 0.194 | 0.157 | 0.351 | -6304.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | CLE | AL | 31 | 99 | 5 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 22 | 0.162 | -723.8 |
| 1902 | CLE | AL | 36 | 113 | 12 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 25 | 0.212 | -531.9 |
| 1903 | CLE | AL | 29 | 87 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 34 | 0.092 | -833.9 |
| 1904 | CLE | AL | 26 | 86 | 6 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 38 | 0.140 | -508.3 |
| 1905 | CLE | AL | 31 | 96 | 7 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 22 | 0.104 | -750.6 |
| 1906 | CLE | AL | 5 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1907 | CLE | AL | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1907 | NYY | AL | 12 | 22 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.273 | 0.0 |
| 1908 | PHI | NL | 3 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
| 1909 | PHI | NL | 38 | 96 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 26 | 0.094 | -807.9 |
| 1910 | PHI | NL | 46 | 87 | 2 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 28 | 0.230 | -198.2 |
| 1911 | PHI | NL | 42 | 101 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 29 | 0.109 | -1020.9 |
| 1912 | PHI | NL | 31 | 56 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 0.107 | -578.8 |
| 1913 | CHC | NL | 7 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1913 | PHI | NL | 12 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1914 | BUF | FL | 36 | 56 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 21 | 0.161 | -350.8 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 388 | 141 | 66 | 627 | 60 | 17 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | CLE | P | 31 | 0 | 9 | 45 | 7 | 2 |
| 1902 | CLE | P | 36 | 0 | 7 | 79 | 3 | 4 |
| 1903 | CLE | P | 29 | 0 | 5 | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| 1904 | CLE | P | 26 | 24 | 6 | 40 | 8 | 1 |
| 1905 | CLE | P | 31 | 30 | 14 | 72 | 7 | 0 |
| 1906 | CLE | P | 5 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 1907 | CLE | P | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 1907 | NYA | P | 12 | 9 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 0 |
| 1908 | PHI | P | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909 | PHI | P | 38 | 34 | 10 | 54 | 6 | 1 |
| 1910 | PHI | P | 46 | 35 | 3 | 57 | 4 | 2 |
| 1911 | PHI | P | 42 | 0 | 3 | 68 | 5 | 2 |
| 1912 | PHI | P | 31 | 0 | 4 | 34 | 3 | 2 |
| 1913 | CHN | P | 7 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| 1913 | PHI | P | 12 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 2 | 0 |
| 1914 | BUF | P | 36 | 0 | 2 | 51 | 7 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 388 |