Tommy Moore
Born: 7/7/1948 in Lynwood, CA, USA
Died: 11/16/2017 in Pioneertown, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1972-09-15 | Final Game: 1977-05-15
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Tommy Joe Moore
Biography
Tommy Moore was a professional baseball pitcher, born in 1948, who played in Major League Baseball from 1972 to 1977. He made his debut at a time when the game was evolving, moving away from the deadball era and embracing a more power-centric style. Over the course of his career, Moore compiled a record of 2-4 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 5.4. Despite not being known for his saves, as evidenced by his total of 0, he contributed to his teams primarily through his appearances on the mound, where he recorded 40 strikeouts.
Mooreโs playing style was characterized by a strong work ethic and a determination to compete at the highest level. Although his career was relatively brief, he was part of a generation of players navigating the complexities of the game during a transitional period in baseball history. His contributions, while modest in statistical terms, reflect the dedication and passion that many players of his era brought to the field. After retiring in 1977, Moore left behind a legacy as a competitor who embraced the challenges of professional baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 4 | 42 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 88.3 | 100 | 53 | 6 | 49 | 40 | 5.40 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | NYN | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.3 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 2.92 | 117.0 |
| 1973 | NYN | NL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 10.80 | 0.0 |
| 1975 | STL | NL | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.7 | 15 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 3.86 | - |
| 1975 | TEX | AL | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.0 | 31 | 19 | 12 | 15 | 8.14 | 40.1 |
| 1977 | SEA | AL | 2 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33.0 | 36 | 18 | 21 | 13 | 4.91 | -438.1 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.400 | 0.400 | 0.400 | 0.800 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | NYN | NL | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1973 | NYN | NL | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1975 | STL | NL | 10 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1975 | TEX | AL | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | SEA | AL | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 42 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 3 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | NYN | P | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | NYN | P | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | SLN | P | 10 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1975 | TEX | P | 12 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | SEA | P | 14 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 42 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerritos College | Norwalk | CA | 1967 |