Junior Moore, baseball player, 1976-1980

Junior Moore

Born: 1/25/1953 in Waskom, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1976-08-02 | Final Game: 1980-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Alvin Earl Moore

Biography

Junior Moore, born in 1953, was a professional baseball player who made his mark as a position player during his career from 1976 to 1980. Over the course of 289 games, Moore compiled a batting average of .264, amassing 204 hits and contributing 73 RBIs to his teams. Known for his versatility on the field, he showcased power with 7 home runs and displayed a degree of speed with 5 stolen bases, highlighting his ability to impact the game in multiple ways. Moore's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, as the sport was beginning to see shifts in player dynamics and strategies. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions on the field were significant in helping his teams compete during a time of evolving player roles and intensifying competition. As a player who embraced the challenges of the late 1970s, Moore remains a noteworthy figure in the annals of baseball history, embodying the spirit and determination that characterized the era.

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 0.264 0.318 0.335 0.652 -1378.5

Season-by-Season Batting

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1
Second Base 4
Third Base 150
Left Field 61
Right Field 12
Designated Hitter 27