Junior Moore
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1976-1980)
Junior Moore was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1976 to 1980 for the Atlanta Braves and the Chicago White Sox, a span of 5 seasons. In 289 career games, he hit .264 with 204 hits, 7 home runs, and 73 RBI.
- 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1976-08-02
- Last Game
- 1980-09-25
Full name: Alvin Earl Moore
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 289 | 774 | 83 | 204 | 20 | 7 | 7 | 73 | 5 | 62 | 71 | .264 | .318 | .335 | .652 | -1,187 |
Career AVG .264 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .318 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .335 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 13.2% below league average.
Career OPS .652 vs. league average .712 across their career seasons — 8.3% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | ATL | NL | 20 | 26 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | .269 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1977 | ATL | NL | 112 | 361 | 41 | 94 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 34 | 4 | 33 | 29 | .260 | .264 (-1%) | .329 (-2%) | .401 (-14%) | .730 (-9%) | -449.1 |
| 1978 | CHA | AL | 24 | 65 | 8 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 7 | .292 | .257 (+13%) | .323 (+9%) | .378 (-15%) | .702 (-4%) | -18.7 |
| 1979 | CHA | AL | 88 | 201 | 24 | 53 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 23 | 0 | 12 | 20 | .264 | .265 (-1%) | .329 (-9%) | .397 (-17%) | .727 (-14%) | -471.9 |
| 1980 | CHA | AL | 45 | 121 | 9 | 31 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 11 | .256 | .264 (-3%) | .326 (-10%) | .387 (-15%) | .714 (-12%) | -247.3 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 289 | 774 | 83 | 204 | 20 | 7 | 7 | 73 | 5 | 62 | 71 | .264 | — | — | — | — | -1,187 | ||
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 (289 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 142 | 380 | 49 | 103 | 4 | 44 | .271 |
| Away | 147 | 394 | 34 | 101 | 3 | 29 | .256 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-09-25 | CHW | OAK | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-23 | CHW | OAK | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-13 | CHW | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-01 | CHW | DET | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-07-02 | CHW | LAA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-07-01 | CHW | LAA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980-06-30 | CHW | LAA | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1980-06-20 | CHW | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-06-18 | CHW | TOR | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-06-17 | CHW | CLE | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 150 | 133 | 123 | 269 | 27 | 17 |
| OF | 70 | 45 | 94 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | ATL | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976 | ATL | 3B | 6 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| 1976 | ATL | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | ATL | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | ATL | 3B | 104 | 92 | 86 | 189 | 17 | 10 |
| 1978 | CHA | 3B | 6 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 | CHA | OF | 5 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | CHA | 2B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | CHA | OF | 61 | 42 | 83 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1980 | CHA | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | CHA | 3B | 34 | 33 | 28 | 64 | 7 | 6 |
| 1980 | CHA | OF | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 4 |
| Third Base | 150 |
| Left Field | 61 |
| Right Field | 12 |
| Designated Hitter | 27 |
Junior Moore: the record in brief
According to the bio, Junior Moore debuted on August 2, 1976 and played a final game on September 25, 1980. Club by club, the record runs the Atlanta Braves (1976 through 1977) and the Chicago White Sox (1978 to 1980). Moore, born on January 25, 1953, in Waskom, TX, USA, is listed as a third baseman and threw and hit right-handed. Moore's listed size is 5 feet, 11 inches and 185 pounds. Moore's full given name, per the bio, is Alvin Earl Moore.
In 289 games and 774 at bats, Moore batted .264 with 204 hits, plus 7 homers and 73 runs batted in. Moore got on base at a .318 rate and slugged .335 (.652 OPS). Moore hit .264 while the league hit .262 over the same span, a figure close to average. In OPS terms, Moore's .652 stands 8.3% below the league's .712. No season topped the 94 hits of 1977. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .260 in 1977, did not top the league's .264. The seasons in which Moore beat the league batting average were 1978.
Frequently Asked Questions about Junior Moore
- What years did Junior Moore play?
- Junior Moore played in Major League Baseball from 1976 to 1980.
- Was Junior Moore a pitcher?
- No. Junior Moore was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Junior Moore hit?
- Junior Moore hit 7 career home runs with 204 hits.
- What was Junior Moore's career batting average?
- Junior Moore batted .264 over his career, with 204 hits in 774 at bats.
- How many RBI did Junior Moore have?
- Junior Moore drove in 73 runs in his career.
- Is Junior Moore in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Junior Moore has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.