Ray Moss
Born: 12/5/1901 in Chattanooga, TN, USA
Died: 8/9/1998 in Chattanooga, TN, USA
MLB Debut: 1926-04-17 | Final Game: 1931-08-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Raymond Earl Moss
Biography
Ray Moss was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1926 to 1931, marking his presence in a rapidly evolving era of Major League Baseball. Born in 1901, Moss made his debut during a time when the sport was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensive style of play. Over the course of his career, he accumulated a record of 22 wins and 18 losses, showcasing his competitive spirit on the mound. With an earned run average (ERA) of 4.95, Moss demonstrated the challenges faced by pitchers in an era where offenses were beginning to flourish.
Moss struck out a total of 109 batters and recorded 2 saves during his time in the league, contributing to his teams' efforts both as a starting pitcher and in relief roles. His career, although not among the most heralded, reflected the resilience and dedication of many players in the early 20th century who laid the groundwork for future generations. Moss's contributions to the game during his active years remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 18 | 112 | 42 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 416.0 | 474 | 229 | 29 | 189 | 109 | 4.95 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | BRO | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
| 1927 | BRO | NL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.3 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3.24 | 0.0 |
| 1928 | BRO | NL | 0 | 3 | 22 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 60.3 | 62 | 33 | 35 | 5 | 4.92 | -2359.7 |
| 1929 | BRO | NL | 11 | 6 | 39 | 20 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 182.0 | 214 | 102 | 81 | 59 | 5.04 | -622.5 |
| 1930 | BRO | NL | 9 | 6 | 36 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 118.3 | 127 | 67 | 55 | 30 | 5.10 | -3360.7 |
| 1931 | BRO | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 1931 | BSN | NL | 1 | 3 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45.0 | 56 | 23 | 16 | 14 | 4.60 | -14.5 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 117 | 149 | 15 | 22 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 7 | 37 | 0.148 | 0.191 | 0.188 | 0.379 | -847.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | BRO | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1927 | BRO | NL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1928 | BRO | NL | 24 | 25 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.320 | 0.0 |
| 1929 | BRO | NL | 42 | 66 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 0.076 | -847.4 |
| 1930 | BRO | NL | 36 | 39 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0.154 | 0.0 |
| 1931 | BRO | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1931 | BSN | NL | 12 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.133 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 112 | 0 | 13 | 74 | 4 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | BRO | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927 | BRO | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928 | BRO | P | 22 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 2 | 1 |
| 1929 | BRO | P | 39 | 0 | 5 | 32 | 1 | 0 |
| 1930 | BRO | P | 36 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 1 | 2 |
| 1931 | BRO | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931 | BSN | P | 12 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 112 |