Howie Moss
Born: 10/17/1918 in Gastonia, NC, USA
Died: 5/7/1989 in Baltimore, MD, USA
MLB Debut: 1942-04-14 | Final Game: 1946-09-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Howard Glenn Moss
Biography
Howie Moss, born in 1918, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during the early 1940s. His career spanned from 1942 to 1946, a time marked by the backdrop of World War II, which significantly impacted the composition of Major League rosters as many players enlisted in the military. Moss appeared in 22 games at the highest level of the sport, where he recorded 7 hits in 72 at-bats, resulting in a batting average of .097. He contributed to his teams with 1 run batted in, although he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases throughout his brief career.
Despite not achieving significant statistical milestones, Moss's presence in the game during a tumultuous period reflects the experiences of many players who participated in baseball during the war years. His legacy is a reminder of the varied journeys within the sport, as well as the challenges faced by athletes of his era. Moss retired from professional baseball following the 1946 season, leaving behind a modest but notable footprint in the annals of baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 72 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 0.097 | 0.145 | 0.097 | 0.242 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | NY1 | NL | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1946 | CIN | NL | 7 | 26 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.192 | 0.0 |
| 1946 | CLE | AL | 8 | 32 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0.062 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 8 | 0 | 12 | 18 | 5 | 0 |
| OF | 9 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | NY1 | OF | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946 | CIN | OF | 6 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946 | CLE | 3B | 8 | 0 | 12 | 18 | 5 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 8 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 6 |