Jo-Jo Moore
Moore was the table-setter for the Giants' championship runs in the 1930s, a leadoff man who understood his job better than most. His .298 career average masked an even more valuable skill: getting on base consistently for a lineup that included Mel Ott and Bill Terry.
Six All-Star selections tell the story of sustained excellence across a dozen seasons. Moore played during baseball's golden age of center field defense, but his steady bat and smart baserunning made him indispensable in left field for three pennant winners.
The longevity stands out most — 93 years of life for a player who debuted during the Depression and lived to see Barry Bonds chase home run records. Moore represented the workmanlike professionalism that defined Giants baseball before they headed west.
Career · Batting
12 seasons| Year | Team | G | AB | HR | RBI | AVG | OPS | OPS+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | NY1 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | .200 | — | — |
| 1931 | NY1 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 3 | .250 | — | — |
| 1932 | NY1 | 86 | 361 | 2 | 27 | .305 | — | — |
| 1933 | NY1 | 132 | 524 | 0 | 42 | .292 | — | — |
| 1934 | NY1 | 139 | 580 | 15 | 61 | .331 | — | — |
| 1935 | NY1 | 155 | 681 | 15 | 71 | .295 | — | — |
| 1936 | NY1 | 152 | 649 | 7 | 63 | .316 | — | — |
| 1937 | NY1 | 142 | 580 | 6 | 57 | .310 | — | — |
| 1938 | NY1 | 125 | 506 | 11 | 56 | .302 | — | — |
| 1939 | NY1 | 138 | 562 | 10 | 47 | .269 | — | — |
| 1940 | NY1 | 138 | 543 | 6 | 46 | .276 | — | — |
| 1941 | NY1 | 121 | 428 | 7 | 40 | .273 | — | — |
| Career | 1335 | 5427 | 79 | 513 | .298 | — | — | |
Matchups, projections, comps — grounded in Lahman, Retrosheet, and Statcast.