Harry Moran
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1912-1915)
Harry Moran was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1912 to 1915 for the Detroit Tigers, the Buffalo Blues, and the Newark Pepper, a span of 4 seasons. Across 73 career appearances, he went 23-17 with a 3.34 ERA and 163 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 165 lb
- Died
- 11/28/1962 in Beckley, WV, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1912-06-23
- Last Game
- 1915-10-03
Full name: Harry Edwin Moran
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | DET | AL | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14.2 | 19 | 8 | 12 | 3 | 4.91 | 3.36 (-46%) | -1043.7 |
| 1914 | BUF | FL | 10 | 7 | 34 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 154.0 | 159 | 73 | 53 | 73 | 4.27 | 2.93 (-46%) | -1630.1 |
| 1915 | NEW | FL | 13 | 9 | 34 | 23 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 205.2 | 193 | 58 | 66 | 87 | 2.54 | 2.90 (+12%) | -135.9 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 23 | 17 | 73 | 41 | 21 | 4 | 2 | 374.1 | 371 | 139 | 131 | 163 | 3.34 | — | -2,810 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74 | 117 | 13 | 22 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 21 | .188 | .246 | .239 | .485 | -427 |
Career AVG .188 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 26.8% below league average.
Career OBP .246 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 24.1% below league average.
Career SLG .239 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 29.9% below league average.
Career OPS .485 vs. league average .666 across their career seasons — 27.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | DET | AL | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1914 | BUF | FL | 34 | 51 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 | .196 | .255 (-23%) | .322 (-21%) | .339 (-25%) | .661 (-23%) | -179.5 |
| 1915 | NEW | FL | 35 | 61 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 12 | .180 | .250 (-28%) | .318 (-24%) | .332 (-31%) | .651 (-28%) | -247.7 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 74 | 117 | 13 | 22 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 21 | .188 | — | — | — | — | -427 | ||
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 (147 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 35 | 52 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 6 | .173 |
| Away | 39 | 65 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 2 | .200 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 34 | 185.0 | 177 | 65 | 61 | 75 | 3.16 |
| Away | 39 | 189.0 | 192 | 81 | 74 | 84 | 3.86 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915-10-03 | NEW | BLF | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-24 | NEW | PTF | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-21 | NEW | CHF | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-19 | NEW | KCF | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-17 | NEW | KCF | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-14 | NEW | SLF | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-11 | NEW | SLF | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1915-09-08 | NEW | BRF | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-06 | NEW | BRF | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-05 | NEW | BLF | W | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915-10-03 | NEW | BLF | — | 3.1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1915-09-24 | NEW | PTF | L | 9.0 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1915-09-21 | NEW | CHF | — | 7.0 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1915-09-19 | NEW | KCF | — | 2.0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1915-09-17 | NEW | KCF | — | 5.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 1915-09-14 | NEW | SLF | W | 4.2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1915-09-11 | NEW | SLF | — | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1915-09-08 | NEW | BRF | — | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1915-09-06 | NEW | BRF | L | 5.0 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 1915-09-05 | NEW | BLF | — | 5.0 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 73 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington and Lee University | Lexington | VA | 1910, 1911, 1912 |
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Harry Moran: the record in brief
Harry Moran played a first major league game on June 23, 1912 and a last one on October 3, 1915. Club by club, the record runs the Detroit Tigers (1912), the Buffalo Buffeds (1914), and the Newark Pepper (1915). Moran played primarily as a pitcher and both batted and threw left-handed. The bio adds a birth date on April 2, 1889, in Slater, WV, USA and a listed size of 6-foot-1 and 165 pounds. Moran died on November 28, 1962, in Beckley, WV, USA. Moran's full given name, per the bio, is Harry Edwin Moran.
Moran went 23-17 with a 3.34 ERA in 73 games, 41 of them starts. The totals include 163 strikeouts and 21 complete games. Against a 3.02 league ERA for the same seasons, the 3.34 mark was 10.5% worse. Moran won 13 games in 1915, the most of any season listed. In 1915, one of the busiest seasons, Moran posted a 2.54 ERA; the league figure that year was 2.90.
Frequently Asked Questions about Harry Moran
- What years did Harry Moran play?
- Harry Moran played in Major League Baseball from 1912 to 1915.
- Was Harry Moran a pitcher?
- Yes. Harry Moran pitched in the major leagues, recording 23 wins and 163 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Harry Moran hit?
- Harry Moran hit 0 career home runs with 22 hits.
- What teams did Harry Moran play for?
- Harry Moran played for 3 teams: the Detroit Tigers (1912), the Buffalo Buffeds (1914), and the Newark Pepper (1915).
- What were Harry Moran's career stats?
- In 73 games, Harry Moran went 23-17 with a 3.34 ERA, 163 strikeouts, 374.1 innings pitched, and 2 saves.
- What position did Harry Moran play?
- Harry Moran played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Harry Moran and how much did he weigh?
- Harry Moran was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 165 pounds.
- What was Harry Moran's career ERA?
- Harry Moran finished with a 3.34 career ERA, going 23-17 with 163 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Harry Moran have?
- Harry Moran recorded 163 career strikeouts.
- Is Harry Moran in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Harry Moran has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.