Les Moss
Born: 5/14/1925 in Tulsa, OK, USA
Died: 8/29/2012 in Longwood, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1946-09-10 | Final Game: 1958-09-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: John Lester Moss
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Biography
Les Moss was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1946 to 1958. Born in 1925, Moss established himself as a reliable position player during an era that followed World War II, a time when the sport was experiencing a resurgence in popularity. Throughout his career, he played in 824 games, where he recorded 552 hits and achieved a batting average of .247. Known for his power at the plate, he hit 63 home runs and drove in 276 runs, contributing significantly to his teams' offensive efforts.
Moss’s playing style was characterized by his ability to deliver clutch performances, often stepping up in key moments for his teams. Despite the challenges of competition during the post-war years, he carved out a niche as a solid contributor, finishing his career with a modest but respectable total of 1 stolen base. While he may not have been among the most celebrated stars of his time, Les Moss's dedication and consistency made him a valued player in the league, leaving a lasting impact on the teams he played for.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 824 | 2234 | 210 | 552 | 75 | 4 | 63 | 276 | 1 | 282 | 316 | 0.247 | 0.333 | 0.369 | 0.702 | -1131.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | SLA | AL | 12 | 35 | 4 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 0.371 | 0.0 |
| 1947 | SLA | AL | 96 | 274 | 17 | 43 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 27 | 0 | 35 | 48 | 0.157 | -1470.4 |
| 1948 | SLA | AL | 107 | 335 | 35 | 86 | 12 | 1 | 14 | 46 | 0 | 39 | 50 | 0.257 | 281.8 |
| 1949 | SLA | AL | 97 | 278 | 28 | 81 | 11 | 0 | 10 | 39 | 0 | 49 | 32 | 0.291 | 953.0 |
| 1950 | SLA | AL | 84 | 222 | 24 | 59 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 34 | 0 | 26 | 32 | 0.266 | -9.5 |
| 1951 | BOS | AL | 71 | 202 | 18 | 40 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 26 | 0 | 25 | 34 | 0.198 | -787.5 |
| 1951 | SLA | AL | 16 | 47 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 0.170 | -787.5 |
| 1952 | SLA | AL | 52 | 118 | 11 | 29 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 15 | 13 | 0.246 | -27.5 |
| 1953 | SLA | AL | 78 | 239 | 21 | 66 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 28 | 0 | 18 | 31 | 0.276 | -227.0 |
| 1954 | BAL | AL | 50 | 126 | 7 | 31 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 16 | 0.246 | -354.7 |
| 1955 | BAL | AL | 29 | 56 | 5 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 0.339 | 222.5 |
| 1955 | CHW | AL | 32 | 59 | 5 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 0.254 | 222.5 |
| 1956 | CHW | AL | 56 | 127 | 20 | 31 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 22 | 0 | 18 | 15 | 0.244 | 375.1 |
| 1957 | CHW | AL | 42 | 115 | 10 | 31 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 20 | 18 | 0.270 | 103.1 |
| 1958 | CHW | AL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 720 | 120 | 2612 | 279 | 64 | 52 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | SLA | C | 12 | 0 | 55 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| 1947 | SLA | C | 96 | 0 | 362 | 43 | 7 | 6 |
| 1948 | SLA | C | 103 | 0 | 357 | 52 | 5 | 8 |
| 1949 | SLA | C | 83 | 0 | 283 | 41 | 10 | 9 |
| 1950 | SLA | C | 60 | 0 | 204 | 20 | 10 | 4 |
| 1951 | BOS | C | 69 | 0 | 285 | 28 | 5 | 4 |
| 1951 | SLA | C | 12 | 0 | 50 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| 1952 | SLA | C | 39 | 0 | 118 | 17 | 6 | 3 |
| 1953 | SLA | C | 71 | 0 | 296 | 21 | 7 | 4 |
| 1954 | BAL | C | 38 | 31 | 159 | 16 | 5 | 4 |
| 1955 | BAL | C | 17 | 12 | 66 | 5 | 0 | 4 |
| 1955 | CHA | C | 32 | 13 | 90 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 1956 | CHA | C | 49 | 30 | 149 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957 | CHA | C | 39 | 34 | 138 | 8 | 3 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 721 |