Hiker Moran
Born: 1/1/1912 in Rochester, NY, USA
Died: 1/7/1998 in Saratoga Springs, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1938-09-29 | Final Game: 1939-10-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Albert Thomas Moran
Biography
Hiker Moran was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1938 to 1939. Born in 1912, he made his mark in a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven style of play. Throughout his brief time in Major League Baseball, Moran achieved a record of 1-1, showcasing his skills on the mound with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.91. His pitching repertoire included a variety of styles that reflected the evolving strategies of the time, allowing him to strike out four batters during his career.
Although his tenure in the big leagues was short, Moran's contributions were a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history in the late 1930s. He played during an era when the game was beginning to see more emphasis on power hitting and strategic pitching, making his experiences and performances relevant in the context of the sport's development. Despite finishing his career with no saves to his name, Hiker Moran remains a part of the narrative of baseball, representing a time of change and the enduring spirit of those who played the game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 23.0 | 22 | 10 | 3 | 12 | 4 | 3.91 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | BSN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 1939 | BSN | NL | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 20.0 | 21 | 10 | 11 | 4 | 4.50 | -957.8 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.167 | 0.375 | 0.167 | 0.542 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | BSN | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1939 | BSN | NL | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 7 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | BSN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939 | BSN | P | 6 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 7 |