Orber Moreno
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1999-2004)
Orber Moreno was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2004 for the Kansas City Royals and the New York Mets, a span of 6 seasons. Across 47 career appearances, he went 3-1 with a 4.44 ERA and 41 strikeouts. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 1638.3.
- 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 225 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1999-05-25
- Last Game
- 2004-07-22
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | KCA | AL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 5.62 | — | 0.0 |
| 2003 | NYN | NL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 7.88 | — | 0.0 |
| 2004 | NYN | NL | 3 | 1 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 34.2 | 29 | 13 | 11 | 29 | 3.38 | 4.46 (+24%) | 1638.3 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 3 | 1 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 50.2 | 43 | 25 | 20 | 41 | 4.44 | — | 1,638 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .428 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .765 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | KCA | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2003 | NYN | NL | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2004 | NYN | NL | 33 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 47 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (94 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 24 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 23 | 22.0 | 25 | 19 | 11 | 19 | 7.77 |
| Away | 24 | 28.2 | 18 | 6 | 9 | 22 | 1.88 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-07-22 | NYN | WSN | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-07-21 | NYN | WSN | W | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-07-19 | NYN | MIA | — | 0.2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-07-17 | NYN | PHI | — | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004-07-15 | NYN | PHI | — | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-07-11 | NYN | MIA | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-07-07 | NYN | PHI | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004-07-04 | NYN | NYY | W | 1.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004-07-02 | NYN | NYY | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004-06-27 | NYN | NYY | — | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 47 |
Salary History
Orber Moreno's recorded salaries total $922,500 over 4 seasons, 1999 to 2004. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Moreno's career ran from 1999 to 2004. No salary is recorded for 2003.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | NYN | NL | $317,500 |
| 2001 | KCA | AL | $202,500 |
| 2000 | KCA | AL | $202,500 |
| 1999 | KCA | AL | $200,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $922,500 | ||
Orber Moreno: the record in brief
The profile opens with Orber Moreno's first major league game on May 25, 1999; the last one listed came on July 22, 2004. Moreno played for the Kansas City Royals (1999) and the New York Mets (2003 through 2004). Moreno is listed as a pitcher at 6-foot-3 and 225 pounds. The bio says Moreno threw and hit right-handed. Moreno was born on April 27, 1977, in Caracas, Distrito Capital, Venezuela.
Across 47 games (0 starts), Moreno recorded 3 wins against 1 loss with a 4.44 ERA. Moreno had 41 strikeouts. Moreno's 4.44 ERA was close to the 4.52 league figure for those seasons. 2004 was Moreno's sharpest full season, a 3.38 ERA against the league's 4.46. By Pitcher PIV, Baseball Data Hub's measure of run prevention relative to each season's league, Moreno's career adds up to 1,638.3.
Every defensive appearance on record for Moreno, 47 games, came at pitcher. The fielding table credits Moreno with 4 putouts, 7 assists and 0 errors on the mound.
Frequently Asked Questions about Orber Moreno
- What years did Orber Moreno play?
- Orber Moreno played in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2004.
- Was Orber Moreno a pitcher?
- Yes. Orber Moreno pitched in the major leagues, recording 3 wins and 41 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Orber Moreno hit?
- Orber Moreno hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Orber Moreno play for?
- Orber Moreno played for 2 teams: the Kansas City Royals (1999) and the New York Mets (2003–2004).
- What were Orber Moreno's career stats?
- In 47 games, Orber Moreno went 3-1 with a 4.44 ERA, 41 strikeouts, 50.2 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- How much did Orber Moreno earn in his career?
- Orber Moreno's recorded salaries total $922,500 over 4 seasons, 1999 to 2004. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Moreno's career ran from 1999 to 2004. No salary is recorded for 2003.
- What was Orber Moreno's salary?
- Orber Moreno's last recorded salary was $317,500, in 2004. His highest recorded salary was $317,500, in 2004, and his lowest was $200,000, in 1999. The Salary History table lists each season from 1999 to 2004.
- What position did Orber Moreno play?
- Orber Moreno played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Orber Moreno and how much did he weigh?
- Orber Moreno was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 225 pounds.
- What was Orber Moreno's career ERA?
- Orber Moreno finished with a 4.44 career ERA, going 3-1 with 41 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Orber Moreno have?
- Orber Moreno recorded 41 career strikeouts.
- Is Orber Moreno in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Orber Moreno has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.