| Mike Moore | |
|---|---|
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| Pitcher | |
| Born: (1959-11-26)November 26, 1959 (age 65) Eakly, Oklahoma, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 11, 1982, for the Seattle Mariners | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| August 31, 1995, for the Detroit Tigers | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 161–176 |
| Earned run average | 4.39 |
| Strikeouts | 1,667 |
Stats atBaseball Reference  | |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Michael Wayne Moore (born November 26, 1959) is an American formerMajor League Baseballpitcher.
Moore pitched forOral Roberts University, going 28–11 with anERA of 2.64. TheSeattle Mariners drafted him with thefirst pick overall in the1981 MLB amateur draft.[1] During a 14-year baseball career, Moore pitched for the Mariners (1982–1988),Oakland Athletics (1989–1992) and theDetroit Tigers (1993–1995).[2]
Moore made hisMajor League Baseball debut on April 11, 1982, and played his final game on August 31, 1995.[2] His career concluded with a regular season win–loss record of 161–176 with a 4.39earned run average (ERA), 79complete games, and 16shutouts in 450 games pitched (2,831+2⁄3innings pitched).[2] Moore's finest season arguably came in 1989 with Oakland, when he set career bests with 19 wins, a 2.61 ERA and a .219 batting average against.[2] He was elected to theAmerican League All-Star team that year and finished third in ALCy Young Award voting.[3]
Moore played for the Athletics in twoWorld Series. He was a member of the A's team that swept theSan Francisco Giants in the 1989World Series, starting and winning two of the four games, and hitting a double as well.[2] He was also on the A's team that lost to theCincinnati Reds in the 1990World Series. In five postseason series, Moore made seven career starts and compiled a 4–3 won-loss record with a 3.29 ERA.[2]
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