Al Moran
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1963-1964)
Al Moran was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1963 to 1964 for the New York Mets, a span of 2 seasons. In 135 career games, he hit .195 with 69 hits, 1 home runs, and 27 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1963-04-09
- Last Game
- 1964-05-10
Full name: Richard Alan Moran
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 135 | 353 | 28 | 69 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 27 | 3 | 38 | 62 | .195 | .274 | .229 | .504 | -1,211 |
Career AVG .195 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 21.3% below league average.
Career OBP .274 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — 11.8% below league average.
Career SLG .229 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — 38.8% below league average.
Career OPS .504 vs. league average .686 across their career seasons — 26.6% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | NYN | NL | 119 | 331 | 26 | 64 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 23 | 3 | 36 | 60 | .193 | .246 (-21%) | .308 (-11%) | .371 (-38%) | .680 (-26%) | -1211.0 |
| 1964 | NYN | NL | 16 | 22 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | .227 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 135 | 353 | 28 | 69 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 27 | 3 | 38 | 62 | .195 | — | — | — | — | -1,211 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (135 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 73 | 187 | 17 | 34 | 1 | 12 | .182 |
| Away | 62 | 166 | 11 | 35 | 0 | 15 | .211 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964-05-10 | NYN | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-05-09 | NYN | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-05-08 | NYN | STL | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-05-07 | NYN | CIN | W | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-05-06 | NYN | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-05-04 | NYN | ATL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-05-03 | NYN | CIN | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-05-02 | NYN | CIN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-04-26 | NYN | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-04-24 | NYN | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 2 |
| Shortstop | 131 |
Al Moran: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 9, 1963 and the final game on May 10, 1964, Al Moran built the record summarized on this page. Every season row on the page belongs to the New York Mets, from 1963 through 1964. At 6'1" and 190 pounds, Moran is listed as a shortstop. The bio says Moran both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is December 5, 1938, in Detroit, MI, USA. Al Moran was the playing name; the full given name is Richard Alan.
In 135 games and 353 at bats, Moran batted .195 with 69 hits, along with 1 home run and 27 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .274 and .229 give Moran a career OPS of .504. The league as a whole hit .248 across Moran's seasons, which puts the .195 career mark 21.3% below average. The OPS comparison is .504 to a league .686, 26.6% below average. 1963 produced Moran's most hits, 64 of them for the New York Mets. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .193 in 1963, did not top the league's .246.
Frequently Asked Questions about Al Moran
- What years did Al Moran play?
- Al Moran played in Major League Baseball from 1963 to 1964.
- Was Al Moran a pitcher?
- No. Al Moran was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Al Moran hit?
- Al Moran hit 1 career home runs with 69 hits.
- What was Al Moran's career batting average?
- Al Moran batted .195 over his career, with 69 hits in 353 at bats.
- How many RBI did Al Moran have?
- Al Moran drove in 27 runs in his career.
- Is Al Moran in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Al Moran has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.