Whitey Moore
Born: 6/10/1912 in Tuscarawas, OH, USA
Died: 12/10/1987 in Uhrichsville, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1936-09-27 | Final Game: 1942-09-07
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Lloyd Albert Moore
Biography
Whitey Moore, born in 1912, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the major leagues from 1936 until 1942. Known for his competitive spirit and reliable arm, Moore finished his career with a record of 30 wins and 29 losses, alongside an earned run average (ERA) of 3.75. Over the span of his career, he struck out 228 batters and recorded 4 saves, showcasing his versatility and ability to perform in high-pressure situations.
Moore's playing career unfolded during a significant era in baseball, marked by the transition from the deadball era to a time of increasing offensive production. His contributions on the mound were vital for his teams, as he provided stability in the pitching rotation. Moore's tenure in the league not only reflected his individual skills but also illustrated the evolving nature of baseball during the late 1930s and early 1940s, a time when the sport was becoming more competitive and dynamic. His legacy remains a part of baseball history, remembered for his tenacity and contributions to the game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 29 | 133 | 60 | 18 | 4 | 4 | 513.3 | 450 | 214 | 25 | 292 | 228 | 3.75 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | CIN | NL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5.40 | 0.0 |
| 1937 | CIN | NL | 0 | 3 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38.7 | 32 | 21 | 39 | 27 | 4.89 | -1023.9 |
| 1938 | CIN | NL | 6 | 4 | 19 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 90.3 | 66 | 35 | 42 | 38 | 3.49 | 298.6 |
| 1939 | CIN | NL | 13 | 12 | 42 | 24 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 187.7 | 177 | 72 | 95 | 81 | 3.45 | -738.8 |
| 1940 | CIN | NL | 8 | 8 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 116.7 | 100 | 47 | 56 | 60 | 3.63 | -615.3 |
| 1941 | CIN | NL | 2 | 1 | 23 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 61.7 | 62 | 30 | 45 | 17 | 4.38 | -1528.8 |
| 1942 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 1942 | STL | NL | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.3 | 10 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 4.38 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 133 | 156 | 7 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 31 | 0.103 | 0.125 | 0.109 | 0.234 | -730.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | CIN | NL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1937 | CIN | NL | 13 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1938 | CIN | NL | 19 | 26 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.077 | 0.0 |
| 1939 | CIN | NL | 42 | 61 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 0.098 | -730.0 |
| 1940 | CIN | NL | 25 | 39 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0.128 | 0.0 |
| 1941 | CIN | NL | 23 | 18 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1942 | CIN | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1942 | STL | NL | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | WS | CIN | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 1939 | WS | CIN | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11.3 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 2.38 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | WS | CIN | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8.3 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 3.24 |
| 1939 | WS | CIN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 133 | 0 | 18 | 73 | 5 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | CIN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937 | CIN | P | 13 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938 | CIN | P | 19 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 1 | 1 |
| 1939 | CIN | P | 42 | 0 | 9 | 32 | 1 | 0 |
| 1940 | CIN | P | 25 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 1941 | CIN | P | 23 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 2 |
| 1942 | CIN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942 | SLN | P | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 133 |