Wilcy Moore
Born: 5/20/1897 in Bonita, TX, USA
Died: 3/29/1963 in Hollis, OK, USA
MLB Debut: 1927-04-14 | Final Game: 1933-09-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: William Wilcy Moore
Biography
Wilcy Moore was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1927 to 1933. Born in 1897, Moore made his mark during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 51-44 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 3.7. Known for his ability to secure games, he finished with 49 saves and recorded 204 strikeouts, highlighting his effectiveness on the mound.
Moore's contributions to his teams were significant, as he was often relied upon in high-pressure situations. His pitching style combined skill and tenacity, making him a valuable asset in the bullpen and as a starting pitcher. Despite the challenges posed by the era in which he played, including the evolving strategies of baseball during the late 1920s and early 1930s, Moore established himself as a noteworthy figure in the game, leaving a legacy that would be remembered in the annals of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | 44 | 261 | 32 | 14 | 2 | 49 | 691.0 | 732 | 284 | 25 | 232 | 204 | 3.70 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | NYY | AL | 19 | 7 | 50 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 13 | 213.0 | 185 | 54 | 59 | 75 | 2.28 | - |
| 1928 | NYY | AL | 4 | 4 | 35 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 60.3 | 71 | 28 | 31 | 18 | 4.18 | - |
| 1929 | NYY | AL | 6 | 4 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 61.0 | 64 | 28 | 19 | 21 | 4.13 | - |
| 1931 | BOS | AL | 11 | 13 | 53 | 15 | 8 | 1 | 10 | 185.3 | 195 | 80 | 55 | 37 | 3.88 | 54.1 |
| 1932 | BOS | AL | 4 | 10 | 37 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 84.3 | 98 | 49 | 42 | 28 | 5.23 | -1023.4 |
| 1932 | NYY | AL | 2 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 25.0 | 27 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 2.52 | - |
| 1933 | NYY | AL | 5 | 6 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 62.0 | 92 | 38 | 20 | 17 | 5.52 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 261 | 205 | 9 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 97 | 0.102 | 0.128 | 0.122 | 0.250 | -1432.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | NYY | AL | 50 | 75 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 38 | 0.080 | -898.2 |
| 1928 | NYY | AL | 35 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1929 | NYY | AL | 41 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.067 | 0.0 |
| 1931 | BOS | AL | 53 | 56 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0.161 | -534.0 |
| 1932 | BOS | AL | 37 | 22 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0.045 | 0.0 |
| 1932 | NYY | AL | 10 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1933 | NYY | AL | 35 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.133 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.250 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | WS | NYA | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.333 |
| 1927 | WS | NYA | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.200 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 16.0 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.56 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | WS | NYA | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5.3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
| 1927 | WS | NYA | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10.7 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0.84 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 261 | 0 | 34 | 254 | 11 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | NYA | P | 50 | 0 | 18 | 89 | 1 | 1 |
| 1928 | NYA | P | 35 | 0 | 4 | 21 | 3 | 1 |
| 1929 | NYA | P | 41 | 0 | 1 | 25 | 2 | 0 |
| 1931 | BOS | P | 53 | 0 | 2 | 70 | 1 | 2 |
| 1932 | BOS | P | 37 | 0 | 3 | 30 | 1 | 3 |
| 1932 | NYA | P | 10 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1933 | NYA | P | 35 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 3 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 261 |