Mike Moore, baseball player, 1982-1995

Mike Moore

Born: 11/26/1959 in Carnegie, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1982-04-11 | Final Game: 1995-08-31

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Michael Wayne Moore

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Biography

Mike Moore was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1982 to 1995. Born in 1959, he made an impact in Major League Baseball during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball style of play to a more offensive-minded game. Over his 14-year career, Moore compiled a record of 161 wins and 176 losses, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 4.39 and a total of 1,667 strikeouts. His ability to handle pressure was evidenced by his two career saves, showcasing his versatility on the mound. Moore earned an All-Star selection during his tenure, reflecting his status as one of the more reliable pitchers of his generation. While he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, he was known for his competitiveness and durability, often taking the ball in crucial situations. His contributions to teams like the Seattle Mariners and the Oakland Athletics solidified his place in baseball history, making him a respected figure in the sport long after his playing days ended.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
161 176 450 440 79 16 2 2831.7 2858 1381 291 1156 1667 4.39 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1982 SEA AL 7 14 28 27 1 1 0 144.3 159 86 79 73 5.36 -5265.4
1983 SEA AL 6 8 22 21 3 2 0 128.0 130 67 60 108 4.71 1026.8
1984 SEA AL 7 17 34 33 6 0 0 212.0 236 117 85 158 4.97 1541.2
1985 SEA AL 17 10 35 34 14 2 0 247.0 230 95 70 155 3.46 4010.5
1986 SEA AL 11 13 38 37 11 1 1 266.0 279 127 94 146 4.30 -1856.5
1987 SEA AL 9 19 33 33 12 0 0 231.0 268 121 84 115 4.71 -1843.9
1988 SEA AL 9 15 37 32 9 3 1 228.7 196 96 63 182 3.78 1952.3
1989 OAK AL 19 11 35 35 6 3 0 241.7 193 70 83 172 2.61 3568.4
1990 OAK AL 13 15 33 33 3 0 0 199.3 204 103 84 73 4.65 -2266.9
1991 OAK AL 17 8 33 33 3 1 0 210.0 176 69 105 153 2.96 1425.4
1992 OAK AL 17 12 36 36 2 0 0 223.0 229 102 103 117 4.12 -3775.8
1993 DET AL 13 9 36 36 4 3 0 213.7 227 124 89 89 5.22 -7728.4
1994 DET AL 11 10 25 25 4 0 0 154.3 152 93 89 62 5.42 -7478.3
1995 DET AL 5 15 25 25 1 0 0 132.7 179 111 68 64 7.53 -5526.6

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
451 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG PIV
1982 SEA AL 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1983 SEA AL 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1984 SEA AL 34 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1985 SEA AL 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1986 SEA AL 38 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1987 SEA AL 33 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0.0
1988 SEA AL 37 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1989 OAK AL 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1990 OAK AL 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1991 OAK AL 34 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1992 OAK AL 36 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1993 DET AL 36 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1994 DET AL 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1995 DET AL 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
7 3 1 1 1 0 0 2 0 1 0.333

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1992 ALCS OAK 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1990 ALCS OAK 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1990 WS OAK 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1989 WS OAK 2 3 1 1 1 0 0 2 0 1 0.333
1989 ALCS OAK 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
4 3 7 7 0 38.3 35 14 11 26 3.29

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1992 ALCS OAK 0 2 2 2 0 9.7 11 8 5 7 7.45
1990 ALCS OAK 1 0 1 1 0 6.0 4 1 1 5 1.50
1990 WS OAK 0 1 1 1 0 2.7 8 2 0 1 6.75
1989 ALCS OAK 1 0 1 1 0 7.0 3 0 2 3 0.00
1989 WS OAK 2 0 2 2 0 13.0 9 3 3 10 2.08

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 450 440 278 444 33 34

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1982 SEA P 28 27 13 27 5 2
1983 SEA P 22 21 7 24 1 0
1984 SEA P 34 33 18 41 7 0
1985 SEA P 35 34 21 43 2 1
1986 SEA P 38 37 23 33 4 1
1987 SEA P 33 33 22 34 2 4
1988 SEA P 37 32 19 29 1 3
1989 OAK P 35 35 25 37 2 5
1990 OAK P 33 33 22 31 1 1
1991 OAK P 33 33 28 30 2 3
1992 OAK P 36 36 17 22 3 5
1993 DET P 36 36 27 43 2 3
1994 DET P 25 25 22 30 0 3
1995 DET P 25 25 14 20 1 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 450
Designated Hitter 1

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1989 Pitcher of the Month July
1989 Player of the Week Week of 1989-06-09
1988 Player of the Week Week of 1988-09-16

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1995 DET AL $3,333,333
1994 DET AL $3,333,334
1993 DET AL $3,333,333
1992 OAK AL $3,500,000
1991 OAK AL $1,591,667
1990 OAK AL $1,191,667
1989 OAK AL $1,291,666
1988 SEA AL $481,950
1987 SEA AL $536,000
1986 SEA AL $400,000
1985 SEA AL $228,000
Total Career Earnings $19,220,950

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Oral Roberts University Tulsa OK 1979, 1980, 1981

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1989 Cy Young Award AL 3rd 10.0 140 0
1989 Most Valuable Player AL 20th 6.0 392 0
1985 Cy Young Award AL 10th 1.0 140 0