Moe Thacker
Born: 5/21/1934 in Louisville, KY, USA
Died: 11/13/1997 in Louisville, KY, USA
MLB Debut: 1958-08-03 | Final Game: 1963-07-14
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Morris Benton Thacker
Biography
Moe Thacker was a professional baseball player born in 1934, who played in Major League Baseball from 1958 to 1963. Primarily serving as a position player, Thacker's career spanned a total of 158 games during which he demonstrated his skills on the field, although he faced challenges in achieving offensive consistency. He concluded his career with 46 hits, 2 home runs, and 20 RBIs, resulting in a batting average of .177. Known for his speed, he also recorded 1 stolen base throughout his time in the league.
Thacker played during a transformative period in baseball, navigating an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive style of play. While his statistical output may not reflect the same level of impact as some of his contemporaries, Thacker's time in the majors contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, exemplifying the dedication and perseverance required to compete at the highest level in the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 158 | 260 | 20 | 46 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 1 | 40 | 81 | 0.177 | 0.290 | 0.227 | 0.517 | -1050.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | CHC | NL | 11 | 24 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1960 | CHC | NL | 54 | 90 | 5 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 14 | 20 | 0.156 | -561.1 |
| 1961 | CHC | NL | 25 | 35 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 0.171 | 0.0 |
| 1962 | CHC | NL | 65 | 107 | 8 | 20 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 40 | 0.187 | -489.4 |
| 1963 | STL | NL | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 152 | 84 | 499 | 69 | 9 | 11 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | CHN | C | 9 | 7 | 34 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| 1960 | CHN | C | 50 | 30 | 170 | 23 | 4 | 2 |
| 1961 | CHN | C | 25 | 11 | 67 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 1962 | CHN | C | 65 | 35 | 219 | 34 | 1 | 8 |
| 1963 | SLN | C | 3 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 152 |