Ross Moschitto, baseball player, 1965-1967

Ross Moschitto

Born: 2/15/1945 in Fresno, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1965-04-15 | Final Game: 1967-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Rosaire Allen Moschitto

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Biography

Ross Moschitto, born in 1945, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1965 until his retirement in 1967. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in 110 games, showcasing his skills during an era marked by a transition in the game’s dynamics. Moschitto's time in the Major Leagues coincided with a period of increasing competition and changing player profiles, as the sport began to evolve into what would soon be known as the modern era of baseball. During his time in the majors, Moschitto recorded a total of 6 hits, including 1 home run, and accumulated 3 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .167. While his offensive numbers may not have been standout, Moschitto's contributions to his teams were part of the larger tapestry of the game during the mid-1960s, a time when many players were fighting for recognition and opportunities in a rapidly changing baseball landscape. He left the game after the 1967 season, but his journey reflects the challenges faced by many players trying to make their mark in the competitive world of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
110 36 13 6 0 0 1 3 0 1 14 0.167 0.184 0.250 0.434 0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 31.7% below league average.

Career OBP .184 vs. league average .309 across their career seasons — 40.3% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .365 across their career seasons — 31.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.434 vs. league average 0.673 across their career seasons — 35.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1965 NYY AL 96 27 12 5 0 0 1 3 0 0 12 0.185 — — — — 0.0
1967 NYY AL 14 9 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.111 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 97 0 50 1 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1965 NYA OF 89 0 48 0 3 0
1967 NYA OF 8 0 2 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 12
Center Field 61
Right Field 25

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Fresno City College Fresno CA 1963, 1964