Gene Moore
Born: 8/26/1909 in Lancaster, TX, USA
Died: 3/12/1978 in Jackson, MS, USA
MLB Debut: 1931-09-19 | Final Game: 1945-09-30
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Eugene Moore
Biography
Gene Moore was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1931 to 1945. Born in 1909, he made a significant impact during an era marked by both the Great Depression and the early stages of World War II. Throughout his career, Moore played in a total of 1,042 games, achieving 958 hits and posting a batting average of .270. His offensive prowess included 58 home runs and 436 runs batted in, alongside 31 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to contribute both power and speed to his team.
Moore's most notable season came when he earned an All-Star selection, highlighting his status as one of the more skilled players of his time. He was known for his consistent hitting and versatility on the field, which allowed him to adapt to the evolving styles of play in the league. As a player who navigated through the challenges of the 1930s and 1940s, Moore's career remains a testament to the resilience and talent present in baseball during a period of significant social and economic change. His contributions to the game have established him as a respected figure in baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1042 | 3543 | 497 | 958 | 179 | 53 | 58 | 436 | 31 | 317 | 401 | 0.270 | 0.333 | 0.400 | 0.733 | 797.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | CIN | NL | 4 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1933 | STL | NL | 11 | 38 | 6 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 0.395 | 0.0 |
| 1934 | STL | NL | 9 | 18 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.278 | 0.0 |
| 1935 | STL | NL | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1936 | BSN | NL | 151 | 637 | 91 | 185 | 38 | 12 | 13 | 67 | 6 | 40 | 80 | 0.290 | 333.8 |
| 1937 | BSN | NL | 148 | 561 | 88 | 159 | 29 | 10 | 16 | 70 | 11 | 61 | 73 | 0.283 | 1109.5 |
| 1938 | BSN | NL | 54 | 180 | 27 | 49 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 1 | 16 | 20 | 0.272 | -14.9 |
| 1939 | BRO | NL | 107 | 306 | 45 | 69 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 39 | 4 | 40 | 50 | 0.225 | -724.9 |
| 1940 | BRO | NL | 10 | 26 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.269 | 0.0 |
| 1940 | BSN | NL | 103 | 363 | 46 | 106 | 24 | 1 | 5 | 39 | 2 | 25 | 32 | 0.292 | 0.0 |
| 1941 | BSN | NL | 129 | 397 | 42 | 108 | 17 | 8 | 5 | 43 | 5 | 45 | 37 | 0.272 | 370.0 |
| 1942 | WSN | AL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1943 | WSN | AL | 92 | 254 | 41 | 68 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 39 | 0 | 19 | 29 | 0.268 | 103.1 |
| 1944 | SLA | AL | 110 | 390 | 56 | 93 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 58 | 0 | 24 | 37 | 0.238 | -645.8 |
| 1945 | SLA | AL | 110 | 354 | 48 | 92 | 16 | 2 | 5 | 50 | 1 | 40 | 26 | 0.260 | 145.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 22 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0.182 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | WS | SLA | 6 | 22 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0.182 |
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
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 3 |
| Left Field | 31 |
| Center Field | 48 |
| Right Field | 841 |