Gene Moore
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1931-1945)
Gene Moore was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1931 to 1945 for 6 teams, including the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 15 seasons. In 1,042 career games, he hit .270 with 958 hits, 58 home runs, and 436 RBI. Gene Moore was an All-Star. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 1,153.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 175 lb
- Died
- 3/12/1978 in Jackson, MS, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1931-09-19
- Last Game
- 1945-09-30
- Awards
- All-Star
Full name: Eugene Moore
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,042 | 3,543 | 497 | 958 | 179 | 53 | 58 | 436 | 31 | 317 | 401 | .270 | .333 | .400 | .733 | 1,153 |
Career AVG .270 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .333 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .400 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — +5.4% above league average.
Career OPS .733 vs. league average .715 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | CIN | NL | 4 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1933 | SLN | NL | 11 | 38 | 6 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 10 | .395 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1934 | SLN | NL | 9 | 18 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | .278 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1935 | SLN | NL | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1936 | BSN | NL | 151 | 637 | 91 | 185 | 38 | 12 | 13 | 67 | 6 | 40 | 80 | .290 | .283 (+2%) | .349 (-4%) | .404 (+11%) | .753 (+4%) | 317.9 |
| 1937 | BSN | NL | 148 | 561 | 88 | 159 | 29 | 10 | 16 | 70 | 11 | 61 | 73 | .283 | .276 (+2%) | .342 (+4%) | .398 (+15%) | .740 (+10%) | 1141.1 |
| 1938 | BSN | NL | 54 | 180 | 27 | 49 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 1 | 16 | 20 | .272 | .272 (avg) | .341 (-1%) | .392 (+2%) | .734 (+1%) | 6.2 |
| 1939 | BRO | NL | 107 | 306 | 45 | 69 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 39 | 4 | 40 | 50 | .225 | .274 (-18%) | .342 (-8%) | .393 (-14%) | .735 (-11%) | -563.0 |
| 1940 | BRO | NL | 10 | 26 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .269 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1940 | BSN | NL | 103 | 363 | 46 | 106 | 24 | 1 | 5 | 39 | 2 | 25 | 32 | .292 | .267 (+9%) | .335 (+1%) | .387 (+4%) | .722 (+3%) | 0.0 |
| 1941 | BSN | NL | 129 | 397 | 42 | 108 | 17 | 8 | 5 | 43 | 5 | 45 | 37 | .272 | .262 (+4%) | .332 (+5%) | .373 (+5%) | .705 (+5%) | 410.8 |
| 1942 | WS1 | AL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1943 | WS1 | AL | 92 | 254 | 41 | 68 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 39 | 0 | 19 | 29 | .268 | .255 (+5%) | .324 (-1%) | .346 (+7%) | .671 (+3%) | 77.1 |
| 1944 | SLA | AL | 110 | 390 | 56 | 93 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 58 | 0 | 24 | 37 | .238 | .261 (-9%) | .325 (-13%) | .357 (-2%) | .683 (-7%) | -528.7 |
| 1945 | SLA | AL | 110 | 354 | 48 | 92 | 16 | 2 | 5 | 50 | 1 | 40 | 26 | .260 | .260 (avg) | .328 (+2%) | .354 (+1%) | .683 (+2%) | 151.2 |
| Career · 15 seasons | 1,042 | 3,543 | 497 | 958 | 179 | 53 | 58 | 436 | 31 | 317 | 401 | .270 | — | — | — | — | 1,013 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (1042 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 541 | 1792 | 273 | 520 | 27 | 225 | .290 |
| Away | 501 | 1751 | 226 | 438 | 31 | 212 | .250 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945-09-30 | SLA | DET | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1945-09-28 | SLA | CLE | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1945-09-23 | SLA | DET | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1945-09-19 | SLA | NYY | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-09-15 | SLA | NYY | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1945-09-14 | SLA | BOS | W | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-09-10 | SLA | PHA | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1945-09-10 | SLA | PHA | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-09-09 | SLA | PHA | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-09-09 | SLA | PHA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| OF | 914 | 0 | 1892 | 109 | 52 | 13 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | CIN | OF | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1933 | SLN | OF | 10 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1934 | SLN | OF | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1936 | BSN | OF | 151 | 0 | 314 | 32 | 8 | 2 |
| 1937 | BSN | OF | 148 | 0 | 340 | 21 | 8 | 1 |
| 1938 | BSN | OF | 47 | 0 | 97 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1939 | BRO | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939 | BRO | OF | 86 | 0 | 140 | 8 | 6 | 3 |
| 1940 | BRO | OF | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1940 | BSN | OF | 94 | 0 | 198 | 11 | 3 | 3 |
| 1941 | BSN | OF | 110 | 0 | 229 | 13 | 8 | 2 |
| 1942 | WS1 | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943 | WS1 | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943 | WS1 | OF | 57 | 0 | 125 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 1944 | SLA | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1944 | SLA | OF | 98 | 0 | 208 | 5 | 7 | 2 |
| 1945 | SLA | OF | 100 | 0 | 184 | 10 | 6 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 3 |
| Left Field | 31 |
| Center Field | 48 |
| Right Field | 841 |
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Gene Moore: the record in brief
Gene Moore's major league career runs from a debut on September 19, 1931 to a final game on September 30, 1945. Moore played for the Cincinnati Reds (1931), the St. Louis Cardinals (1933 to 1935), the Boston Bees (1936 through 1940), the Brooklyn Dodgers (1939 through 1940), the Boston Braves (1941), the Washington Senators (1942 through 1943), and the St. Louis Browns (1944 through 1945). Moore played primarily as an outfielder and batted and threw left-handed. Born on August 26, 1909, in Lancaster, TX, USA, Moore was listed at 175 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame. Moore's death is recorded on March 12, 1978, in Jackson, MS, USA. The bio lists the given name Eugene.
Moore's career batting table shows 1,042 games, 3,543 at bats and 958 hits, a .270 average; the totals also include 58 homers, 436 RBI, and 31 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .333 clip and slugging .400, Moore finished with a .733 OPS. The .270 career average is close to the .269 the league hit across the same seasons.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gene Moore
- What years did Gene Moore play?
- Gene Moore played in Major League Baseball from 1931 to 1945.
- Was Gene Moore a pitcher?
- No. Gene Moore was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Gene Moore hit?
- Gene Moore hit 58 career home runs with 958 hits.
- What teams did Gene Moore play for?
- Gene Moore played for 6 teams: the Cincinnati Reds (1931), the St. Louis Cardinals (1933–1935), the Boston Braves (1936–1938, 1940–1941), the Brooklyn Dodgers (1939–1940), the Washington Senators (1942–1943), and the St. Louis Browns (1944–1945).
- Did Gene Moore win an MVP award?
- No. Gene Moore did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Gene Moore win?
- Gene Moore was selected to 1 All-Star Game.
- What were Gene Moore's career stats?
- In 1,042 games, Gene Moore had 958 hits, 58 home runs, 436 RBI, 497 runs, and 31 stolen bases, with a .270 batting average.
- What position did Gene Moore play?
- Gene Moore played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Gene Moore and how much did he weigh?
- Gene Moore was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 175 pounds.
- How many home runs did Gene Moore hit each season?
- Gene Moore's home runs by season: 0 in 1931, 0 in 1933, 0 in 1934, 0 in 1935, 13 in 1936, 16 in 1937, 3 in 1938, 3 in 1939, 5 in 1940, 5 in 1941, 0 in 1942, 2 in 1943, 6 in 1944, and 5 in 1945. His most in one season was 16, in 1937.
- What was Gene Moore's career batting average?
- Gene Moore batted .270 over his career, with 958 hits in 3,543 at bats.
- How many RBI did Gene Moore have?
- Gene Moore drove in 436 runs in his career.
- Is Gene Moore in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Gene Moore has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- How many All-Star Games did Gene Moore make?
- Gene Moore was selected to 1 All-Star Game.