# Bill Moisan

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**William Joseph Moisan, Jr.** (July 30, 1925 – April 9, 2010) was an American [pitcher](/source/Pitcher) in [Major League Baseball](/source/Major_League_Baseball) who played briefly for the [Chicago Cubs](/source/Chicago_Cubs) during the season. Listed at 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m), 170 lb., he batted left-handed and threw right-handed.[1]

## Biography

Moisan was the son of William J. and Beatrice A. (Currier) Moisan. He was born in [Bradford, Massachusetts](/source/Bradford,_Massachusetts), and grew up in [Newton, New Hampshire](/source/Newton,_New_Hampshire). In his youth he was interested in baseball, and aspired to become a major leaguer. He graduated at [Sanborn Seminary](/source/Sanborn_Seminary), [Kingston](/source/Kingston,_New_Hampshire), and went on to attend [McIntosh Business College](/source/McIntosh_College) before entering [military service](/source/Military_service) in December 1943.[2][3]

Following his military discharge, Moisan signed with the Chicago Cubs organization as a free agent in the spring of 1946. Due to the nature of his injury and his inability to remain as a first baseman, he had the Cubs' support when he made the decision to transition to a pitcher. Basically a [knuckleballer](/source/Knuckleball), he also was used in [pinch-hitting](/source/Pinch_hitter) duties.[4]

In his professional debut, Moisan posted a combined record of 15–12 and a 3.11 [earned run average](/source/Earned_run_average) in 36 games while pitching in the [PONY](/source/New_York_%E2%80%93_Penn_League) and [Tri-State](/source/Tri-State_League) leagues. He would spend the next six years in the minor leagues before gaining a promotion to the majors with the [1953 Cubs](/source/1953_Chicago_Cubs_season). In three relief appearances, he allowed three earned runs on five hits and two [walks](/source/Base_on_balls) while [striking out](/source/Strikeout) one batter in 5.0 [innings of work](/source/Innings_pitched). Moisan's one strikeout came against the great [Stan Musial](/source/Stan_Musial). He did not have a decision.[5][6]

Moisan continued pitching in the minors until 1956. His most productive years came in the [Pacific League](/source/Pacific_League) with the [PCL Los Angeles Angels](/source/Los_Angeles_Angels_(PCL)), averaging for them 12 wins per season from 1950 to 1953, with a career-high 16 wins in 1952. In ten minor league seasons, he had a 98–96 record with a 3.81 ERA in 329 games, 135 as a starter. A .222 lifetime hitter, he enjoyed his best season in 1953, posting career numbers in [average](/source/Batting_average_(baseball)) (.284), runs (15), hits (40), [home runs](/source/Home_run) (four), [RBI](/source/Run_batted_in) (23), [OBP](/source/On-base_percentage) (.327) and [SLG](/source/Slugging_percentage) (.418).[5] During his time with the Los Angeles Angels he was once the roommate of actor and professional athlete Chuck Connors.

Following his playing retirement, Moisan remained involved with baseball for a significant number of years, mainly coaching teams near his home in New Hampshire. He also served as the nuclear materials manager at the [Portsmouth Naval Shipyard](/source/Portsmouth_Naval_Shipyard) until 1985.[2]

Moisan died in [Brentwood, New Hampshire](/source/Brentwood,_New_Hampshire), at the age of 84.[3]

## References

1. ["Baseball-Reference.com – Major league profile"](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/moisabi01.shtml). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20160706043518/http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/moisabi01.shtml) 2016-07-06 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2018-03-27.

1. ["Baseball-Fever.com – Bill Moisan obituary"](http://www.baseball-fever.com/showthread.php?97283-Former-Cubs-pitcher-Bill-Moisan-passes-away). April 16, 2010. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20110614142755/http://www.baseball-fever.com/showthread.php?97283-Former-Cubs-pitcher-Bill-Moisan-passes-away) 2011-06-14 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2010-12-13.

1. ["The-Deadball-Era.com – Recent passings"](http://thedeadballera.com/passings.html). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20101130044351/http://thedeadballera.com/passings.html) 2010-11-30 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2010-12-13.

1. ["Baseball-in-Wartime.com – Bill Moisan biography"](http://www.baseballinwartime.com/player_biographies/moisan_bill.htm). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20110423193722/http://www.baseballinwartime.com/player_biographies/moisan_bill.htm) 2011-04-23 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2010-12-13.

1. ["Baseball-Reference.com – Minor league career"](https://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=moisan001wil). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20141008102708/http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=moisan001wil) 2014-10-08 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2018-03-27.

1. ["Retrosheet.com – Major league statistics"](http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/M/Pmoisb101.htm). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20150924145833/http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/M/Pmoisb101.htm) 2015-09-24 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2010-12-13.

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