Harry Moran
Born: 4/2/1889 in Slater, WV, USA
Died: 11/28/1962 in Beckley, WV, USA
MLB Debut: 1912-06-23 | Final Game: 1915-10-03
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Harry Edwin Moran
Biography
Harry Moran was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1912 to 1915. Born in 1889, he made his debut during a time when the game was evolving, transitioning from the deadball era to a more offense-driven style. Over the course of his brief career, Moran compiled a record of 23 wins and 17 losses, showcasing his ability to compete at a high level against some of the best hitters of his time.
Moran finished his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.34, demonstrating his effectiveness on the mound. He struck out 163 batters and recorded 2 saves, reflecting his capacity to perform under pressure. While his time in the league was relatively short, Moran's contributions to his teams, particularly in the early 1910s, helped lay the groundwork for the future of pitching in Major League Baseball. His career remains a notable part of the rich tapestry of baseball history during an exciting period of change in the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 17 | 73 | 41 | 21 | 4 | 2 | 374.3 | 371 | 139 | 10 | 131 | 163 | 3.34 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | DET | AL | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14.7 | 19 | 8 | 12 | 3 | 4.91 | -1039.0 |
| 1914 | BUF | FL | 10 | 7 | 34 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 154.0 | 159 | 73 | 53 | 73 | 4.27 | -1671.0 |
| 1915 | NEW | FL | 13 | 9 | 34 | 23 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 205.7 | 193 | 58 | 66 | 87 | 2.54 | -71.5 |
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 | 19 | 0.188 | 0.246 | 0.239 | 0.485 | -454.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | DET | AL | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1914 | BUF | FL | 34 | 51 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0.196 | -189.0 |
| 1915 | NEW | FL | 35 | 61 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 0.180 | -265.3 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 73 | 0 | 15 | 113 | 9 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | DET | P | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914 | BUF | P | 34 | 0 | 5 | 37 | 2 | 4 |
| 1915 | NEW | P | 34 | 0 | 9 | 72 | 7 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 73 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington and Lee University | Lexington | VA | 1910, 1911, 1912 |