Wilcy Moore
From SoSH
| Born: | May 20, 1897 |
| Birthplace: | Bonita, TX |
| Hometown: | |
| Height: | 6' 0" |
| Weight: | 195 |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
| Drafted: | |
| College: | |
| High School: | |
| Other Teams: | Yankees 1927-29, 1932-33 |
| Years with Boston: | 1931-1932 |
Contents |
Overall Career
William Wilcy Moore was born on May 20, 1897, in Bonita, Texas. Moore was 29 years old when he broke into the big leagues on April 14, 1927, with the New York Yankees. Moore had a 6-year career as a right handed pitcher. He finished with a record of 51-44, 204 Ks and a 3.70 ERA. At the plate he batted .102 in 205 at-bats. He hit 1 HR and knocked in 4 runs.
Though occasionally used as a starting pitcher, Wilcy Moore was among the first to gain fame as a reliever. He developed a sidearm sinkerball after hurting his shoulder. In 1927 Moore led the AL with a 2.28 ERA and 13 saves. He played in the 1927 and 1932 World Series with the Yankees. When he retired from baseball in 1940 he returned to cotton farming.
Trivia
More, who was Babe Ruth's roommate for several years, once won a bet with Ruth of $300 against $15 that he couldn't hit a home run. Moore won the bet and used his winnings to buy two mules for his farm. He named them Babe and Ruth.
Transactions
- September 30, 1930: Drafted by the Boston Red Sox from the St Paul (American Association) in the 1930 rule V draft.
- August 1, 1932: Traded by the Boston Red Sox to the New York Yankees for Gordon Rhodes.
- January 26, 1934: Purchased by the Kansas City (American Association) from the New York Yankees.
External Links
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
