Colin Moran
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2016-2022)
Colin Moran was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2016 to 2022 for the Houston Astros, the Pittsburgh Pirates, and the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 7 seasons. In 502 career games, he hit .263 with 400 hits, 50 home runs, and 239 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 345.
- 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 225 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2016-05-18
- Last Game
- 2022-09-04
Full name: Colin Richard Moran
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 502 | 1,520 | 167 | 400 | 75 | 3 | 50 | 239 | 1 | 142 | 377 | .263 | .327 | .415 | .743 | 345 |
Career AVG .263 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — +5.6% above league average.
Career OBP .327 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .415 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .743 vs. league average .735 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | HOU | AL | 9 | 23 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | .130 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2017 | HOU | AL | 7 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .364 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2018 | PIT | NL | 144 | 415 | 49 | 115 | 19 | 1 | 11 | 58 | 0 | 39 | 82 | .277 | .247 (+12%) | .318 (+7%) | .409 (-1%) | .727 (+3%) | 250.1 |
| 2019 | PIT | NL | 149 | 466 | 46 | 129 | 30 | 1 | 13 | 80 | 0 | 30 | 117 | .277 | .252 (+10%) | .322 (avg) | .434 (-1%) | .757 (-1%) | -106.5 |
| 2020 | PIT | NL | 52 | 178 | 28 | 44 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 23 | 0 | 19 | 52 | .247 | .244 (+1%) | .321 (+1%) | .417 (+13%) | .739 (+8%) | 231.3 |
| 2021 | PIT | NL | 99 | 318 | 29 | 82 | 12 | 0 | 10 | 50 | 1 | 36 | 87 | .258 | .243 (+6%) | .317 (+5%) | .410 (-5%) | .727 (-1%) | 31.9 |
| 2022 | CIN | NL | 42 | 109 | 11 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 23 | 0 | 16 | 30 | .211 | .242 (-13%) | .311 (-2%) | .394 (-5%) | .706 (-4%) | -62.4 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 502 | 1,520 | 167 | 400 | 75 | 3 | 50 | 239 | 1 | 142 | 377 | .263 | — | — | — | — | 345 | ||
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 (502 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 250 | 728 | 88 | 200 | 23 | 126 | .275 |
| Away | 252 | 792 | 79 | 200 | 27 | 113 | .253 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-09-04 | CIN | COL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022-09-04 | CIN | COL | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022-08-31 | CIN | STL | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022-08-29 | CIN | STL | L | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022-08-27 | CIN | WAS | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022-06-11 | CIN | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022-06-10 | CIN | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022-06-09 | CIN | AZ | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022-05-24 | CIN | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022-05-23 | CIN | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 143 | 126 | 879 | 78 | 8 | 95 |
| 2B | 11 | 6 | 6 | 19 | 0 | 2 |
| 3B | 267 | 234 | 142 | 374 | 26 | 37 |
| OF | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | HOU | 3B | 8 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | HOU | 1B | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 | HOU | 3B | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | HOU | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | PIT | 3B | 116 | 107 | 64 | 188 | 10 | 15 |
| 2019 | PIT | 1B | 8 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| 2019 | PIT | 2B | 11 | 6 | 6 | 19 | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 | PIT | 3B | 121 | 106 | 62 | 151 | 14 | 19 |
| 2019 | PIT | OF | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | PIT | 1B | 22 | 20 | 152 | 15 | 2 | 16 |
| 2020 | PIT | 3B | 4 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | PIT | 1B | 84 | 82 | 564 | 42 | 5 | 62 |
| 2021 | PIT | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | CIN | 1B | 25 | 20 | 118 | 18 | 0 | 10 |
| 2022 | CIN | 3B | 14 | 9 | 6 | 15 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 143 |
| Second Base | 11 |
| Third Base | 267 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Designated Hitter | 34 |
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Colin Moran: the record in brief
Colin Moran's major league career runs from a debut on May 18, 2016 to a final game on September 4, 2022. By club, Moran's seasons break down as the Houston Astros (2016 through 2017), the Pittsburgh Pirates (2018 through 2021), and the Cincinnati Reds (2022). Born on October 1, 1992, in Port Chester, NY, USA, Moran is listed as a third baseman and batted left-handed and threw right-handed. The bio gives 6 feet, 4 inches and 225 pounds. Colin Moran was the playing name; the full given name is Colin Richard.
In 502 games and 1,520 at bats, Moran batted .263 with 400 hits, adding 50 homers and 239 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .327 and .415 give Moran a career OPS of .743. Measured against the leagues Moran played in, the .263 career average compares with a .249 league average over the same seasons, 5.6% above the league. No season beat the 13 home runs Moran hit in 2019. No season topped the 129 hits of 2019.
Frequently Asked Questions about Colin Moran
- What years did Colin Moran play?
- Colin Moran played in Major League Baseball from 2016 to 2022.
- Was Colin Moran a pitcher?
- No. Colin Moran was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Colin Moran hit?
- Colin Moran hit 50 career home runs with 400 hits.
- What was Colin Moran's career batting average?
- Colin Moran batted .263 over his career, with 400 hits in 1,520 at bats.
- How many RBI did Colin Moran have?
- Colin Moran drove in 239 runs in his career.
- Is Colin Moran in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Colin Moran has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.