Jerry Moore
Born: 1855 in Windsor, ON, CAN
Died: 9/26/1890 in Wayne, MI, USA
MLB Debut: 1884-04-17 | Final Game: 1885-05-28
Bats: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Jeremiah S. Moore
Biography
Jerry Moore was a professional baseball player born in 1855, whose career spanned from 1884 to 1885. Known primarily as a position player, Moore made his mark during the early years of Major League Baseball, a time when the game was still evolving from its nascent stages. He played a total of 35 games, showcasing his skills with a batting average of .263. Over the course of his brief career, he recorded 35 hits, including one home run, and contributed 10 RBIs to his teams.
While his time in the league was relatively short, Moore's performance reflected the competitive spirit of the sport during the late 19th century, an era characterized by its transition from the early days of baseball into a more organized and commercially viable format. Although he did not steal any bases, his consistent hitting and ability to contribute offensively made him a notable figure in the game during this formative period. Jerry Moore's legacy, while not extensively documented, serves as a reminder of the players who laid the foundations of professional baseball in America.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 133 | 13 | 35 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0.263 | 0.269 | 0.331 | 0.599 | 193.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | ALT | UA | 20 | 80 | 10 | 25 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.312 | 193.6 |
| 1884 | CL2 | NL | 9 | 30 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.200 | 193.6 |
| 1885 | DTN | NL | 6 | 23 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.174 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 27 | 0 | 132 | 39 | 35 | 0 |
| OF | 9 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | ALT | C | 12 | 0 | 54 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1884 | ALT | OF | 9 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1884 | CL2 | C | 9 | 0 | 54 | 9 | 8 | 0 |
| 1885 | DTN | C | 6 | 0 | 24 | 12 | 9 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 27 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 6 |