Jackie Moore (baseball)
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Jackie Spencer Moore is the bench coach for the Texas Rangers
currently on his fourth different stint as a coach the club. He is also a former manager
of the Oakland Athletics
, and played one season of Major League Baseball
with the Detroit Tigers
in .
in Houston, Texas
, Moore joined the Tigers as an amateur free agent in at just eighteen years old. He was originally an outfielder
with the Montgomery Rebels
in 1957, but converted to catcher
in , and remained behind the plate the rest of his playing career. He batted
.264 with 43 home runs and 162 runs batted in over eight seasons in the Tigers' farm system when he received his call up to the majors in 1965. He caught twelve innings of a thirteen inning marathon with the California Angels in his major league debut, and his first major league hit
was a thirteenth inning single
that moved the winning run
to third. He didn't see much playing time beyond that behind perennial All-Star
Bill Freehan
and back-up catcher John Sullivan
. His major league career consisted of just 53 at-bats in which he batted .094. On October 4, , the Tigers acquired Bill Monbouquette
from the Boston Red Sox
for George Smith
, George Thomas
and a player to be named later. Nine days later, they sent Moore to the BoSox to complete the trade. He spent just one season in their organization before retiring.
in the game. Most of which has been at the major league level.
Moore began coaching in the Red Sox farm system shortly after his playing days ended. His first coaching job was managing the Jamestown Falcons
of the Short Season Class A New York-Penn League. In two seasons under Moore, Jamestown went 64-85.
He was hired as catching coach for the Seattle Pilots
shortly after they completed their one and only season in Major League Baseball, and remained with the organization when they moved to Milwaukee and were renamed the "Brewers." He was the Milwaukee Brewers
' bullpen
coach through when he was released at the end of the season.
He was hired by new Texas Rangers manager Whitey Herzog
as the Rangers' first base coach shortly afterwards to begin his first coaching stint with the Rangers. After the season, he moved to third base, where he remained until he resigned at the close of the season to join the expansion Toronto Blue Jays
. He also managed Texas' Double-A farm team, the Pittsfield Rangers of the Eastern League, for the first half of the season. He announced during the season that he would not be returning to his post with the Jays for the following season. He rejoined Texas in , but after just one season, was let go when manager Pat Corrales
and his entire staff were fired.
In , Billy Martin
asked Moore to be his first base coach with the Oakland Athletics
. He remained with the club after Steve Boros
grabbed the managerial reigns in , and eventually replaced Boros as manager on May 24, . In his only full season at the helm, , the A's went 77-85.
The Athletics' record hovered around .500 until an 8-23 skid dropped the team's record to 29-44. Moore was replaced on an interim basis by Jeff Newman, and eventually, Tony La Russa
. Moore's major league managing record over three seasons is 163-190 with a .462 winning percentage.
The following season, Moore caught on with the Montreal Expos
, and remained their third base coach through . He was part of his first World Series
championship when he joined the Cincinnati Reds
in as their bench coach. He coached with the Reds through , following that up with his third stint in Texas, and three seasons as bench coach for the Colorado Rockies
.
In , Moore was appointed the first manager in the history of the Round Rock Express
, a Double-A affiliate of the Houston Astros
owned by a syndicate that includes Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher
Nolan Ryan
. He lead his team to a Texas League
championship with a 83-57 record in their first season to earn "Manager of the Year" honors. He followed that up with league titles in and , and division titles in and . In , the Express moved to the Triple-A Pacific Coast League
. He remained their manager through , winning a division crown in . In five seasons in the Texas League, the Express went 376-324. In the Pacific Coast League, the Express went 220-210 under Moore.
On September 30, 2007, he was named the Houston Astros
' bench coach for the season by manager Cecil Cooper
. Moore was Cooper's first professional baseball manager with Jamestown in 1968. After just one season, Moore left the Astros to begin his fourth stint as a coach with the Texas Rangers, reuniting him with Ryan, who is president of the Rangers.
, and is currently a catcher/first baseman
with the Arizona Fall League
AZL Rangers.
Texas Rangers (baseball)
The Texas Rangers are a professional baseball team in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, based in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League, and are the reigning A.L. Western Division and A.L. Champions. Since , the Rangers have...
currently on his fourth different stint as a coach the club. He is also a former manager
Manager (baseball)
In baseball, the field manager is an individual who is responsible for matters of team strategy on the field and team leadership. Managers are typically assisted by between one and six assistant coaches, whose responsibilities are specialized...
of the Oakland Athletics
Oakland Athletics
The Oakland Athletics are a Major League Baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Athletics are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the Athletics have played in the O.co Coliseum....
, and played one season of Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
with the Detroit Tigers
Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team located in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit in as part of the Western League. The Tigers have won four World Series championships and have won the American League pennant...
in .
Playing career
Upon graduation from Bellaire High SchoolBellaire High School (Bellaire, Texas)
Bellaire High School is a secondary school of the Houston Independent School District, and its campus is located in Bellaire, Texas ....
in Houston, Texas
Houston, Texas
Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States, and the largest city in the state of Texas. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the city had a population of 2.1 million people within an area of . Houston is the seat of Harris County and the economic center of , which is the ...
, Moore joined the Tigers as an amateur free agent in at just eighteen years old. He was originally an outfielder
Outfielder
Outfielder is a generic term applied to each of the people playing in the three defensive positions in baseball farthest from the batter. These defenders are the left fielder, the center fielder, and the right fielder...
with the Montgomery Rebels
Montgomery Rebels
The Montgomery Rebels was the name of an American minor league baseball franchise representing Montgomery, Alabama, that played in various leagues between and...
in 1957, but converted to catcher
Catcher
Catcher is a position for a baseball or softball player. When a batter takes his turn to hit, the catcher crouches behind home plate, in front of the umpire, and receives the ball from the pitcher. This is a catcher's primary duty, but he is also called upon to master many other skills in order to...
in , and remained behind the plate the rest of his playing career. He batted
Batting average
Batting average is a statistic in both cricket and baseball that measures the performance of cricket batsmen and baseball hitters. The two statistics are related in that baseball averages are directly descended from the concept of cricket averages.- Cricket :...
.264 with 43 home runs and 162 runs batted in over eight seasons in the Tigers' farm system when he received his call up to the majors in 1965. He caught twelve innings of a thirteen inning marathon with the California Angels in his major league debut, and his first major league hit
Hit (baseball)
In baseball statistics, a hit , also called a base hit, is credited to a batter when the batter safely reaches first base after hitting the ball into fair territory, without the benefit of an error or a fielder's choice....
was a thirteenth inning single
Single (baseball)
In baseball, a single is the most common type of base hit, accomplished through the act of a batter safely reaching first base by hitting a fair ball and getting to first base before a fielder puts him out...
that moved the winning run
Run (baseball)
In baseball, a run is scored when a player advances around first, second and third base and returns safely to home plate, touching the bases in that order, before three outs are recorded and all obligations to reach base safely on batted balls are met or assured...
to third. He didn't see much playing time beyond that behind perennial All-Star
All-star
All-star is a term designating an individual as having a high level of performance in their field. Originating in sports, it has since drifted into vernacular and been borrowed heavily by the entertainment industry...
Bill Freehan
Bill Freehan
William Ashley Freehan is a former professional baseball player. He played his entire Major League Baseball career as a catcher for the Detroit Tigers...
and back-up catcher John Sullivan
John Sullivan (1960s catcher)
John Peter Sullivan is a retired American catcher and coach in Major League Baseball. A left-handed batter who threw right-handed, Sullivan stood 6' tall and weighed 195 pounds as an active player.After graduating from Bernardsville, New Jersey, High School, Sullivan signed with the Detroit...
. His major league career consisted of just 53 at-bats in which he batted .094. On October 4, , the Tigers acquired Bill Monbouquette
Bill Monbouquette
William Charles Monbouquette is an American former Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher...
from the Boston Red Sox
Boston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
for George Smith
George Smith (second baseman)
George Cornelius Smith was a second baseman in Major League Baseball who played from 1963 through 1966 for the Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox . He played in the Negro leagues for the Indianapolis Clowns and the Chicago American Giants in 1952 and 1956–1957. Listed at 5' 10", 170 lb.,...
, George Thomas
George Thomas (baseball)
George Edward Thomas, Jr. was a Major League Baseball outfielder. His Major League career lasted from to ; he compiled a career batting average of .255. After playing for the Detroit Tigers and Los Angeles Angels, he was traded to the Boston Red Sox for Bill Monbouquette in 1965...
and a player to be named later. Nine days later, they sent Moore to the BoSox to complete the trade. He spent just one season in their organization before retiring.
Coaching career
Despite his brief stint as a major league player, Moore has spent over forty years coachingCoach (baseball)
In baseball, a number of coaches assist in the smooth functioning of a team. They are assistants to the manager, or head coach, who determines the lineup and decides how to substitute players during the game...
in the game. Most of which has been at the major league level.
Moore began coaching in the Red Sox farm system shortly after his playing days ended. His first coaching job was managing the Jamestown Falcons
Jamestown Falcons
The Jamestown Falcons were a minor league baseball team that existed on-and-off from 1940 to 1972. They played in the PONY League from 1940 to 1956, and in the New York-Penn League in 1957 and from 1968 to 1972. Based in Jamestown, New York, they were affiliated with the Detroit Tigers from 1941 to...
of the Short Season Class A New York-Penn League. In two seasons under Moore, Jamestown went 64-85.
He was hired as catching coach for the Seattle Pilots
Seattle Pilots
The Seattle Pilots were an American professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington for one season, . The Pilots played home games at Sick's Stadium and were a member of the West Division of Major League Baseball's American League...
shortly after they completed their one and only season in Major League Baseball, and remained with the organization when they moved to Milwaukee and were renamed the "Brewers." He was the Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers are a professional baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, currently playing in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
' bullpen
Bullpen
In baseball, the bullpen is the area where relief pitchers warm-up before entering a game. Depending on the ballpark, it may be situated in foul territory along the baselines or just beyond the outfield fence. Also, a team's roster of relief pitchers is metonymically referred to as "the bullpen"...
coach through when he was released at the end of the season.
He was hired by new Texas Rangers manager Whitey Herzog
Whitey Herzog
Dorrel Norman Elvert "Whitey" Herzog is a former Major League Baseball manager. Born in New Athens, Illinois, he made his debut as a player in 1956 with the Washington Senators. After his playing career ended in 1963, Herzog went on to perform a variety of roles in Major League Baseball, including...
as the Rangers' first base coach shortly afterwards to begin his first coaching stint with the Rangers. After the season, he moved to third base, where he remained until he resigned at the close of the season to join the expansion Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Blue Jays are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball 's American League ....
. He also managed Texas' Double-A farm team, the Pittsfield Rangers of the Eastern League, for the first half of the season. He announced during the season that he would not be returning to his post with the Jays for the following season. He rejoined Texas in , but after just one season, was let go when manager Pat Corrales
Pat Corrales
Patrick Corrales , is a former catcher and manager in Major League Baseball who played from 1964–1973, primarily for the Cincinnati Reds, but also for the Philadelphia Phillies, St...
and his entire staff were fired.
In , Billy Martin
Billy Martin
Alfred Manuel "Billy" Martin, Jr. was an American Major League Baseball second baseman and manager. He is best known as the manager of the New York Yankees, a position he held five different times...
asked Moore to be his first base coach with the Oakland Athletics
Oakland Athletics
The Oakland Athletics are a Major League Baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Athletics are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the Athletics have played in the O.co Coliseum....
. He remained with the club after Steve Boros
Steve Boros
Stephen Boros Jr. was an American infielder, coach, manager, advance scout, and farm system official in Major League Baseball....
grabbed the managerial reigns in , and eventually replaced Boros as manager on May 24, . In his only full season at the helm, , the A's went 77-85.
The Athletics' record hovered around .500 until an 8-23 skid dropped the team's record to 29-44. Moore was replaced on an interim basis by Jeff Newman, and eventually, Tony La Russa
Tony La Russa
Anthony "Tony" La Russa, Jr. is a former Major League Baseball manager and infielder, best known for his tenures as manager of the Chicago White Sox, Oakland Athletics, and St. Louis Cardinals...
. Moore's major league managing record over three seasons is 163-190 with a .462 winning percentage.
The following season, Moore caught on with the Montreal Expos
Montreal Expos
The Montreal Expos were a Major League Baseball team located in Montreal, Quebec from 1969 through 2004, holding the first MLB franchise awarded outside the United States. After the 2004 season, MLB moved the Expos to Washington, D.C. and renamed them the Nationals.Named after the Expo 67 World's...
, and remained their third base coach through . He was part of his first World Series
World Series
The World Series is the annual championship series of Major League Baseball, played between the American League and National League champions since 1903. The winner of the World Series championship is determined through a best-of-seven playoff and awarded the Commissioner's Trophy...
championship when he joined the Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
in as their bench coach. He coached with the Reds through , following that up with his third stint in Texas, and three seasons as bench coach for the Colorado Rockies
Colorado Rockies
The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. Established in 1991, they started play in 1993 and are in the West Division of the National League. The team is named after the Rocky Mountains...
.
In , Moore was appointed the first manager in the history of the Round Rock Express
Round Rock Express
The Round Rock Express is a class Triple-A Pacific Coast League minor league baseball team in Round Rock, Texas, owned by RSR Sports and founded by Reid Ryan, son of Baseball Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan. The team is affiliated with the Texas Rangers, for whom Nolan Ryan serves as the president and...
, a Double-A affiliate of the Houston Astros
Houston Astros
The Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball team located in Houston, Texas. They are a member of the National League Central division. The Astros are expected to join the American League West division in 2013. Since , they have played their home games at Minute Maid Park, known as Enron Field...
owned by a syndicate that includes Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
Nolan Ryan
Nolan Ryan
Lynn Nolan Ryan, Jr. , nicknamed "The Ryan Express", is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He is currently principal owner, president and CEO of the Texas Rangers....
. He lead his team to a Texas League
Texas League
The Texas League is a minor league baseball league which operates in the South Central United States. It is classified a Double-A league. The league was founded in 1888 and ran through 1892...
championship with a 83-57 record in their first season to earn "Manager of the Year" honors. He followed that up with league titles in and , and division titles in and . In , the Express moved to the Triple-A Pacific Coast League
Pacific Coast League
The Pacific Coast League is a minor-league baseball league operating in the Western, Midwestern and Southeastern United States. Along with the International League and the Mexican League, it is one of three leagues playing at the Triple-A level, which is one step below Major League Baseball.The...
. He remained their manager through , winning a division crown in . In five seasons in the Texas League, the Express went 376-324. In the Pacific Coast League, the Express went 220-210 under Moore.
On September 30, 2007, he was named the Houston Astros
Houston Astros
The Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball team located in Houston, Texas. They are a member of the National League Central division. The Astros are expected to join the American League West division in 2013. Since , they have played their home games at Minute Maid Park, known as Enron Field...
' bench coach for the season by manager Cecil Cooper
Cecil Cooper
Cecil Celester Cooper , nicknamed "Coop," is a former first baseman in Major League Baseball and the former manager of the Houston Astros. From through , Cooper played for the Boston Red Sox and Milwaukee Brewers...
. Moore was Cooper's first professional baseball manager with Jamestown in 1968. After just one season, Moore left the Astros to begin his fourth stint as a coach with the Texas Rangers, reuniting him with Ryan, who is president of the Rangers.
Personal life
Moore and his wife, JoAnne, have a son, Johnathan, who was drafted by Texas in the 45th round of the 2010 Major League Baseball Draft2010 Major League Baseball Draft
The 2010 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft was held on June 7–9, 2010 at the MLB Network Studios in New York City.-First-round selections:The draft order was determined based on the 2009 MLB standings, with the worst team picking first.Key...
, and is currently a catcher/first baseman
First baseman
First base, or 1B, is the first of four stations on a baseball diamond which must be touched in succession by a baserunner in order to score a run for that player's team...
with the Arizona Fall League
Arizona Fall League
The Arizona Fall League is an off-season league owned and operated by Major League Baseball which operates during the fall in Arizona, United States at five spring training complexes...
AZL Rangers.