Herbie Moran
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1908-1915)
Herbie Moran was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1908 to 1915 for 4 teams, including the Philadelphia Athletics, a span of 8 seasons. In 595 career games, he hit .242 with 527 hits, 2 home runs, and 135 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'5" / 150 lb
- Died
- 9/21/1954 in Clarkson, NY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1908-04-16
- Last Game
- 1915-10-07
Full name: John Herbert Moran
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 595 | 2,177 | 300 | 527 | 60 | 26 | 2 | 135 | 103 | 264 | 179 | .242 | .332 | .296 | .629 | -1,026 |
Career AVG .242 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .332 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .296 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 10.9% below league average.
Career OPS .629 vs. league average .651 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 | PHA | AL | 19 | 59 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 8 | .153 | .240 (-37%) | .298 (-19%) | .306 (-50%) | .605 (-35%) | -252.8 |
| 1908 | BSN | NL | 8 | 29 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | .276 | — | — | — | — | -252.8 |
| 1909 | BSN | NL | 8 | 31 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 | .226 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1910 | BSN | NL | 20 | 67 | 11 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 14 | .119 | .249 (-52%) | .317 (-12%) | .326 (-63%) | .644 (-38%) | -307.6 |
| 1912 | BRO | NL | 130 | 508 | 77 | 140 | 18 | 10 | 1 | 40 | 28 | 69 | 38 | .276 | .268 (+3%) | .335 (+10%) | .358 (-1%) | .694 (+4%) | 627.9 |
| 1913 | BRO | NL | 132 | 515 | 71 | 137 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 26 | 21 | 45 | 29 | .266 | .259 (+2%) | .325 (+2%) | .345 (-9%) | .670 (-3%) | -172.9 |
| 1914 | CIN | NL | 107 | 395 | 43 | 93 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 35 | 26 | 41 | 29 | .235 | .255 (-8%) | .322 (-3%) | .339 (-13%) | .661 (-8%) | -436.7 |
| 1914 | BSN | NL | 41 | 154 | 24 | 41 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 11 | .266 | .255 (+4%) | .322 (+8%) | .339 (-12%) | .661 (-2%) | -436.7 |
| 1915 | BSN | NL | 130 | 419 | 59 | 84 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 21 | 16 | 66 | 41 | .200 | .250 (-20%) | .318 (+1%) | .332 (-23%) | .651 (-12%) | -488.7 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 595 | 2,177 | 300 | 527 | 60 | 26 | 2 | 135 | 103 | 264 | 179 | .242 | — | — | — | — | -1,720 | ||
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 (597 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 303 | 1063 | 153 | 259 | 1 | 65 | .244 |
| Away | 294 | 1111 | 148 | 267 | 1 | 68 | .240 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915-10-07 | BSN | NY1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-10-06 | BSN | NY1 | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1915-10-06 | BSN | NY1 | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1915-10-04 | BSN | NY1 | W | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1915-10-04 | BSN | NY1 | W | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-10-01 | BSN | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1915-09-30 | BSN | PHI | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 1915-09-29 | BSN | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1915-09-25 | BSN | PIT | W | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1915-09-24 | BSN | PIT | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 | PHA | OF | 19 | 16 | 39 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1908 | BSN | OF | 8 | 8 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 1909 | BSN | OF | 8 | 8 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1910 | BSN | OF | 20 | 20 | 39 | 7 | 2 | 3 |
| 1912 | BRO | OF | 129 | 0 | 273 | 24 | 12 | 5 |
| 1913 | BRO | OF | 129 | 0 | 231 | 15 | 13 | 7 |
| 1914 | CIN | OF | 107 | 0 | 175 | 11 | 9 | 4 |
| 1914 | BSN | OF | 41 | 0 | 59 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 1915 | BSN | OF | 123 | 0 | 168 | 17 | 7 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1 |
| Left Field | 48 |
| Center Field | 147 |
| Right Field | 401 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Herbie Moran (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Herbie Moran: the record in brief
Herbie Moran's major league career runs from a debut on April 16, 1908 to a final game on October 7, 1915. Moran played for the Philadelphia Athletics (1908), the Boston Doves (1908 through 1910), the Brooklyn Dodgers (1912), the Brooklyn Superbas (1913), the Cincinnati Reds (1914), and the Boston Braves (1914 to 1915). Moran played primarily as an outfielder and hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on February 16, 1884, in Costello, PA, USA and a listed size of 150 pounds on a 5-foot-5 frame. Moran's death is recorded on September 21, 1954, in Clarkson, NY, USA. The bio lists the given name John Herbert.
Moran's career batting table shows 595 games, 2,177 at bats and 527 hits, a .242 average, adding 2 home runs, 135 RBI, and 103 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .332 and the slugging percentage .296, for an OPS of .629. Moran hit .242 while the league hit .253 over the same span, a figure close to average. 1912 produced Moran's most hits, 140 of them for the Brooklyn Dodgers. 1912 brought a season-best 28 stolen bases.
Frequently Asked Questions about Herbie Moran
- What years did Herbie Moran play?
- Herbie Moran played in Major League Baseball from 1908 to 1915.
- Was Herbie Moran a pitcher?
- No. Herbie Moran was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Herbie Moran hit?
- Herbie Moran hit 2 career home runs with 527 hits.
- What teams did Herbie Moran play for?
- Herbie Moran played for 4 teams: the Philadelphia Athletics (1908), the Boston Braves (1908–1910, 1914–1915), the Brooklyn Superbas (1912–1913), and the Cincinnati Reds (1914).
- What were Herbie Moran's career stats?
- In 595 games, Herbie Moran had 527 hits, 2 home runs, 135 RBI, 300 runs, and 103 stolen bases, with a .242 batting average.
- What position did Herbie Moran play?
- Herbie Moran played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Herbie Moran and how much did he weigh?
- Herbie Moran was listed at 5 feet 5 inches and 150 pounds.
- How many home runs did Herbie Moran hit each season?
- Herbie Moran's home runs by season: 0 in 1908, 0 in 1909, 0 in 1910, 1 in 1912, 0 in 1913, 1 in 1914, and 0 in 1915. His most in one season was 1, in 1912 and 1914.
- What was Herbie Moran's career batting average?
- Herbie Moran batted .242 over his career, with 527 hits in 2,177 at bats.
- How many RBI did Herbie Moran have?
- Herbie Moran drove in 135 runs in his career.
- Is Herbie Moran in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Herbie Moran has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.