Charlie Moran
Born: 2/22/1878 in Nashville, TN, USA
Died: 6/14/1949 in Horse Cave, KY, USA
MLB Debut: 1903-09-09 | Final Game: 1908-10-04
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Charles Barthell Moran
Biography
Charlie Moran, born in 1878, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1903 to 1909. Primarily serving as a position player, Moran played a total of 25 games in Major League Baseball, where he showcased his skills during a time when the game was evolving, moving away from the deadball era and beginning to embrace more offensive strategies. Despite the limited opportunities, he registered 17 hits over his career, culminating in a batting average of .221. Known for his speed on the bases, he managed to steal one base and contributed three runs batted in (RBIs) during his time on the field.
Moran's playing career took place at a pivotal moment in baseball history when the sport was gaining popularity and transitioning into a more dynamic phase. Although he did not hit any home runs, his contributions were part of the larger tapestry of early 20th-century baseball, where players often focused on contact hitting and speed rather than power. While his career numbers might not stand out in the annals of the game, they reflect the experiences of many players of his era who shaped the way baseball was played in its formative years.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 24.0 | 30 | 14 | 0 | 19 | 7 | 5.25 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | STL | NL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 24.0 | 30 | 14 | 19 | 7 | 5.25 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 77 | 4 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0.221 | 0.221 | 0.286 | 0.506 | -289.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | STL | NL | 4 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.429 | 0.0 |
| 1908 | STL | NL | 21 | 63 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0.175 | -289.3 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 16 | 16 | 58 | 26 | 9 | 1 |
| P | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | SLN | P | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903 | SLN | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1908 | SLN | C | 16 | 16 | 58 | 26 | 9 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 3 |
| Catcher | 16 |
| Shortstop | 1 |