Mal Moss
Born: 4/18/1905 in Sullivan, IN, USA
Died: 2/6/1983 in Savannah, GA, USA
MLB Debut: 1930-04-24 | Final Game: 1930-08-13
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Charles Malcolm Moss
Biography
Mal Moss was a professional baseball player born in 1905, whose career spanned a brief period from 1930 to 1930. As a position player, he made a notable yet short-lived impact in the Major Leagues, appearing in 12 games. Moss's offensive contributions included 3 hits and 2 runs batted in, culminating in a batting average of .273. While he did not hit any home runs or record stolen bases, his ability to achieve a solid batting average during his limited appearances highlighted his potential as a player.
Moss played during an era when the game was evolving, transitioning from the deadball era to a period that saw the introduction of more power hitting and aggressive base running strategies. Although his time in the spotlight was fleeting, his presence in the league during this transformative phase of baseball history reflects the experiences of many players who sought to make their mark in the competitive landscape of early 20th-century baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18.7 | 18 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 4 | 6.27 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | CHC | NL | 0 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18.7 | 18 | 13 | 14 | 4 | 6.27 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.273 | 0.273 | 0.273 | 0.545 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | CHC | NL | 12 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.273 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 12 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | CHN | P | 12 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 12 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville | TN | 1925, 1926, 1927 |