Johnny Moore
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1928-1945)
Johnny Moore was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1928 to 1945 for the Chicago Cubs, the Cincinnati Reds, and the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 18 seasons. In 846 career games, he hit .307 with 926 hits, 73 home runs, and 452 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 5,757.
- 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 / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 175 lb
- Died
- 4/4/1991 in Bradenton, FL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1928-09-15
- Last Game
- 1945-09-26
Full name: John Francis Moore
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 846 | 3,013 | 439 | 926 | 155 | 26 | 73 | 452 | 23 | 195 | 176 | .307 | .352 | .449 | .801 | 5,757 |
Career AVG .307 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — +10.8% above league average.
Career OBP .352 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .449 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — +14.4% above league average.
Career OPS .801 vs. league average .733 across their career seasons — +9.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | CHN | NL | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1929 | CHN | NL | 37 | 63 | 13 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 6 | .286 | .289 (-1%) | .353 (-4%) | .415 (-5%) | .769 (-4%) | -40.6 |
| 1931 | CHN | NL | 39 | 104 | 19 | 25 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 1 | 7 | 5 | .240 | .276 (-13%) | .338 (-15%) | .388 (-11%) | .726 (-13%) | -222.3 |
| 1932 | CHN | NL | 119 | 443 | 59 | 135 | 24 | 5 | 13 | 64 | 4 | 22 | 38 | .305 | .275 (+11%) | .335 (+2%) | .391 (+20%) | .726 (+12%) | 895.5 |
| 1933 | CIN | NL | 135 | 514 | 60 | 135 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 44 | 4 | 29 | 16 | .263 | .270 (-3%) | .329 (-7%) | .377 (-14%) | .707 (-11%) | -875.7 |
| 1934 | CIN | NL | 16 | 42 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | .190 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1934 | PHI | NL | 116 | 458 | 68 | 157 | 34 | 6 | 11 | 93 | 7 | 40 | 18 | .343 | .278 (+23%) | .340 (+17%) | .392 (+31%) | .733 (+24%) | 0.0 |
| 1935 | PHI | NL | 153 | 600 | 84 | 194 | 33 | 3 | 19 | 93 | 4 | 45 | 50 | .323 | .279 (+16%) | .342 (+10%) | .399 (+21%) | .742 (+16%) | 1970.7 |
| 1936 | PHI | NL | 124 | 472 | 85 | 155 | 24 | 3 | 16 | 68 | 1 | 26 | 22 | .328 | .283 (+16%) | .349 (+4%) | .404 (+22%) | .753 (+14%) | 1227.0 |
| 1937 | PHI | NL | 96 | 307 | 46 | 98 | 16 | 2 | 9 | 59 | 2 | 18 | 18 | .319 | .276 (+15%) | .342 (+4%) | .398 (+19%) | .740 (+12%) | 645.1 |
| 1945 | CHN | NL | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 11 seasons | 846 | 3,013 | 439 | 926 | 155 | 26 | 73 | 452 | 23 | 195 | 176 | .307 | — | — | — | — | 3,600 | ||
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 (846 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 432 | 1591 | 271 | 518 | 48 | 266 | .326 |
| Away | 414 | 1422 | 168 | 408 | 25 | 193 | .287 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945-09-26 | CHC | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-09-15 | CHC | BRO | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-09-14 | CHC | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-09-10 | CHC | BSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-09-08 | CHC | NY1 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1945-09-07 | CHC | NY1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1945-09-02 | CHC | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-10-03 | PHI | BSN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-10-02 | PHI | BSN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-09-26 | PHI | BSN | L | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | CHN | OF | 15 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1931 | CHN | OF | 22 | 0 | 51 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1932 | CHN | OF | 109 | 0 | 272 | 12 | 5 | 2 |
| 1933 | CIN | OF | 132 | 0 | 329 | 12 | 9 | 4 |
| 1934 | CIN | OF | 10 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934 | PHI | OF | 115 | 0 | 244 | 18 | 5 | 2 |
| 1935 | PHI | OF | 150 | 0 | 233 | 18 | 7 | 6 |
| 1936 | PHI | OF | 112 | 0 | 214 | 5 | 12 | 1 |
| 1937 | PHI | OF | 72 | 0 | 124 | 9 | 8 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 208 |
| Center Field | 174 |
| Right Field | 361 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 15th | 5.0 | 80 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
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Johnny Moore (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Johnny Moore: the record in brief
According to the bio, Johnny Moore debuted on September 15, 1928 and played a final game on September 26, 1945. By club, Moore's seasons break down as the Chicago Cubs (1928 through 1945), the Cincinnati Reds (1933 through 1934), and the Philadelphia Phillies (1934 to 1937). Born on March 23, 1902, in Waterville, CT, USA, Moore is listed as an outfielder and batted left-handed and threw right-handed. Size on record: 5'10" and 175 pounds. Moore's death is recorded on April 4, 1991, in Bradenton, FL, USA. The given name on file is John Francis Moore.
The batting record for Moore: 846 games, 926 hits in 3,013 at bats, and a .307 average, along with 73 homers, 452 RBI, and 23 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .352 and the slugging percentage .449, for an OPS of .801. Moore's .307 average ran 10.8% above the .277 that the league posted over the same seasons. No season beat the 19 home runs Moore hit in 1935. No season topped the 194 hits of 1935.
Frequently Asked Questions about Johnny Moore
- What years did Johnny Moore play?
- Johnny Moore played in Major League Baseball from 1928 to 1945.
- Was Johnny Moore a pitcher?
- No. Johnny Moore was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Johnny Moore hit?
- Johnny Moore hit 73 career home runs with 926 hits.
- What was Johnny Moore's career batting average?
- Johnny Moore batted .307 over his career, with 926 hits in 3,013 at bats.
- How many RBI did Johnny Moore have?
- Johnny Moore drove in 452 runs in his career.
- Is Johnny Moore in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Johnny Moore has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.