Jeff Moronko
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1984-1987)
Jeff Moronko was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1987 for the Cleveland Guardians and the New York Yankees, a span of 4 seasons. In 14 career games, he hit .133 with 4 hits and 3 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1984-09-01
- Last Game
- 1987-07-19
Full name: Jeffrey Robert Moronko
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 30 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | .133 | .235 | .167 | .402 | 0 |
Career AVG .133 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 49.0% below league average.
Career OBP .235 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 28.0% below league average.
Career SLG .167 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 58.3% below league average.
Career OPS .402 vs. league average .727 across their career seasons — 44.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | CLE | AL | 7 | 19 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 | .158 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1987 | NYA | AL | 7 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .091 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 14 | 30 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | .133 | — | — | — | — | 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 (14 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 11 | 26 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | .115 |
| Away | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .250 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-07-19 | NYY | TEX | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-07-12 | NYY | CHW | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987-07-11 | NYY | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-07-08 | NYY | MIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987-07-06 | NYY | MIN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-07-05 | NYY | TEX | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-07-03 | NYY | TEX | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-25 | CLE | SEA | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984-09-22 | CLE | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-17 | CLE | SEA | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 9 |
| Shortstop | 2 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jacinto College - North Campus | Houston | TX | 1979 |
| Texas Wesleyan University | Fort Worth | TX | 1980 |
Jeff Moronko: the record in brief
Jeff Moronko's major league career runs from a debut on September 1, 1984 to a final game on July 19, 1987. The team column moves through the Cleveland Indians (1984) and the New York Yankees (1987). The bio lists Moronko as a third baseman who both batted and threw right-handed. Moronko is listed at 190 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame. The birth record reads August 17, 1959, in Houston, TX, USA. Jeff Moronko was the playing name; the full given name is Jeffrey Robert.
The batting record for Moronko: 14 games, 4 hits in 30 at bats, and a .133 average, plus 3 runs batted in. Moronko's career OPS of .402 combines a .235 on-base mark with .167 slugging. Moronko's .133 average ran 49.0% below the .261 that the league posted over the same seasons. The highest hit total in a season was 3, in 1984.
Moronko played 9 games at third base, more than anywhere else, and also saw time at shortstop (2), left field (1), and right field (1).
Frequently Asked Questions about Jeff Moronko
- What years did Jeff Moronko play?
- Jeff Moronko played in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1987.
- Was Jeff Moronko a pitcher?
- No. Jeff Moronko was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Jeff Moronko hit?
- Jeff Moronko hit 0 career home runs with 4 hits.
- What teams did Jeff Moronko play for?
- Jeff Moronko played for 2 teams: the Cleveland Indians (1984) and the New York Yankees (1987).
- What were Jeff Moronko's career stats?
- In 14 games, Jeff Moronko had 4 hits, 3 RBI, and 1 runs, with a .133 batting average.
- What position did Jeff Moronko play?
- Jeff Moronko played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jeff Moronko and how much did he weigh?
- Jeff Moronko was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 190 pounds.
- What was Jeff Moronko's career batting average?
- Jeff Moronko batted .133 over his career, with 4 hits in 30 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jeff Moronko have?
- Jeff Moronko drove in 3 runs in his career.
- Is Jeff Moronko in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jeff Moronko has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.