Julio Moreno
Born: 1/28/1921 in Guines, Mayabeque, Cuba
Died: 1/2/1987 in Miami, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1950-09-08 | Final Game: 1953-06-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 165 lbs
Biography
Julio Moreno, born in 1921, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1950 until 1953. Known for his distinctive style on the mound, Moreno brought a competitive spirit and a fierce determination to his teams. Throughout his career, he recorded an 18-22 win-loss record and maintained a 4.25 earned run average (ERA), showcasing his ability to navigate the challenges of competing against some of the era's best hitters.
Over the course of his career, Moreno struck out 119 batters and secured 2 saves, contributing to his teams in critical moments. His playing years coincided with a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was experiencing a surge in popularity and the integration of players from diverse backgrounds. Although his career was relatively brief, Moreno's presence on the mound left an indelible mark, and he remains a notable figure in the history of baseball pitching during the early 1950s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 22 | 73 | 45 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 336.7 | 349 | 159 | 31 | 157 | 119 | 4.25 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | WSN | AL | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 21.3 | 22 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 4.64 | - |
| 1951 | WSN | AL | 5 | 11 | 31 | 18 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 132.7 | 132 | 72 | 80 | 37 | 4.88 | - |
| 1952 | WSN | AL | 9 | 9 | 26 | 22 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 147.3 | 154 | 65 | 52 | 62 | 3.97 | - |
| 1953 | WSN | AL | 3 | 1 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 35.3 | 41 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 2.80 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73 | 106 | 5 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 0.132 | 0.156 | 0.160 | 0.316 | -478.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | WSN | AL | 4 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1951 | WSN | AL | 31 | 40 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0.175 | 0.0 |
| 1952 | WSN | AL | 26 | 49 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.122 | -478.1 |
| 1953 | WSN | AL | 12 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 73 | 0 | 22 | 53 | 1 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | WS1 | P | 4 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951 | WS1 | P | 31 | 0 | 10 | 24 | 0 | 1 |
| 1952 | WS1 | P | 26 | 0 | 8 | 21 | 1 | 0 |
| 1953 | WS1 | P | 12 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 73 |