Molly Moore

Maurice Moore

• Bats Unknown, Throws Right

• Debut June 30, 1875
• Final Game October 9, 1875

• Died February 24, 1881 in New York, NY USA

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Biographical Information

Molly Moore, one of two major leaguers nicknamed "Molly" (as an abbreviation for Maurice), played in the National Association in 1875. Moore appeared in approximately half of the Brooklyn Atlantics' 44 games in 1875.

He was in 14 games at shortstop, while Henry Kessler was in 18 at the position, Jake Knowdell was in 11 and Frank Fleet was in 9. Moore had the best range factor of the four. Knowdell was the regular catcher, while Fleet was the # 2 catcher and # 2 second baseman. Moore's batting average of .221 doesn't seem very good, but the team average was only .197. Moore was also the # 3 first baseman, appearing in 8 games. The team won only 2 of its 44 games that year.

His death in 1881 in New York, NY was reported a month after the event by the New York Clipper, but no death certificate has ever been located for him.

Further Reading

• "Molly Moore", in Bill Carle, ed.: Biographical Research Committee Report, SABR, July/August 2017, p. 2.