Charlie Moss
Born: 3/20/1911 in Meridian, MS, USA
Died: 10/9/1991 in Meridian, MS, USA
MLB Debut: 1934-05-19 | Final Game: 1936-09-16
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Charles Crosby Moss
Biography
Charlie Moss was a professional baseball player born in 1911, who played in Major League Baseball during the mid-1930s. His career spanned from May 19, 1934, to September 16, 1936, during a time when the league was transitioning into the modern era of the game, marked by increasing offensive production and the rise of more dynamic athleticism on the field. Moss primarily served as a position player, appearing in a total of 47 games over his brief career.
Throughout his time in the majors, Moss recorded 14 hits and accumulated 12 RBIs, showcasing his ability to contribute to his team's offense, albeit without hitting any home runs. He finished his career with a batting average of .246 and demonstrated base-running capability with one stolen base. While his time in the spotlight was relatively short, Moss’s contributions came during an era that laid the groundwork for the future of baseball, as teams began to prioritize speed and versatility in players.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | 57 | 6 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 0.246 | 0.328 | 0.298 | 0.626 | -89.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | PHA | AL | 10 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1935 | PHA | AL | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1936 | PHA | AL | 33 | 44 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 0.250 | -89.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 26 | 0 | 38 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | PHA | C | 6 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935 | PHA | C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936 | PHA | C | 19 | 0 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 26 |