Junior Moore facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Junior Moore |
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| Third baseman / Outfielder | |||
| Born: January 25, 1953 Waskom, Texas, U.S. |
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| August 2, 1976, for the Atlanta Braves | |||
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| September 25, 1980, for the Chicago White Sox | |||
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| Batting average | .264 | ||
| Home runs | 7 | ||
| Runs batted in | 73 | ||
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Alvin Earl "Junior" Moore, born on January 25, 1953, is a former American professional player. He played in the Major Leagues for five seasons. Junior was a versatile player, often playing as a third baseman or an outfielder. He played for the Atlanta Braves from 1976 to 1977 and the Chicago White Sox from 1978 to 1980. Junior Moore batted and threw with his right hand. He was about 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighed around 185 pounds.
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Junior Moore's Baseball Journey
Junior Moore started his baseball career after finishing high school. The Atlanta Braves picked him in the 1971 Major League Baseball Draft. This meant they wanted him to play for their team.
Starting in the Minor Leagues
Before reaching the big leagues, Junior spent six seasons playing in minor league baseball. These are teams where players develop their skills. He played for teams like the Richmond Braves, which was a Triple-A team. Triple-A is the highest level in the minor leagues, just below the Major Leagues.
Major League Debut
Junior Moore made his first appearance in the Major Leagues on August 2, 1976. He played for the Atlanta Braves as a third baseman. This was a big moment, playing against the San Diego Padres.
Playing for the Braves and White Sox
In 1977, Junior played a full season with the Atlanta Braves. He appeared in 112 games, which was the most in his Major League career. After that season, he joined the Chicago White Sox as a free agent. A free agent is a player who can sign with any team they choose.
He split his time in 1978 between the White Sox and their Triple-A team, the Iowa Oaks. In 1979, he played another full season in the Major Leagues with the White Sox. He mostly played as an outfielder in 88 games. His final season in the big leagues was 1980, where he again played for both the White Sox and their minor league team.
Career Stats and Beyond
In his 289 Major League games, Junior Moore had 204 hits. He also had 20 doubles, seven triples, and seven home runs. After his time in the Major Leagues, Junior played five more seasons of professional baseball. He played in the Mexican League before he retired in 1985.
