Morgan Burkhart
Designated Hitter · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2000-2003)
Morgan Burkhart was a designated hitter who played in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2003 for the Boston Red Sox and the Kansas City Royals, a span of 4 seasons. In 42 career games, he hit .248 with 30 hits, 5 home runs, and 23 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 347.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Designated Hitter
- Bats / Throws
- B / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 225 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2000-06-27
- Last Game
- 2003-07-02
Full name: Morgan Boyd Burkhart
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | 121 | 20 | 30 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 23 | 0 | 19 | 38 | .248 | .366 | .405 | .770 | 347 |
Career AVG .248 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 6.9% below league average.
Career OBP .366 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — +8.6% above league average.
Career SLG .405 vs. league average .429 across their career seasons — 5.5% below league average.
Career OPS .770 vs. league average .765 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | BOS | AL | 25 | 73 | 16 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 0 | 17 | 25 | .288 | .270 (+6%) | .344 (+28%) | .437 (+13%) | .782 (+20%) | 346.6 |
| 2001 | BOS | AL | 11 | 33 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 11 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2003 | KCA | AL | 6 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 42 | 121 | 20 | 30 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 23 | 0 | 19 | 38 | .248 | — | — | — | — | 347 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (42 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 19 | 53 | 9 | 14 | 1 | 6 | .264 |
| Away | 23 | 68 | 11 | 16 | 4 | 17 | .235 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-07-02 | KCR | CLE | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2003-06-30 | KCR | CLE | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-06-30 | KCR | CLE | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-06-29 | KCR | STL | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003-06-22 | KCR | STL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-06-20 | KCR | STL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-10-05 | BOS | BAL | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-10-05 | BOS | BAL | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2001-10-04 | BOS | BAL | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2001-10-03 | BOS | TBR | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 12 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 27 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Central Missouri | Warrensburg | MO | 1994 |
| Texas State University | San Marcos | TX | 1993 |
Morgan Burkhart: the record in brief
Between the debut on June 27, 2000 and the final game on July 2, 2003, Morgan Burkhart built the record summarized on this page. The season rows list, in order, the Boston Red Sox (2000 to 2001) and the Kansas City Royals (2003). Born on January 29, 1972, in St. Louis, MO, USA, Burkhart is listed as a designated hitter and batted from both sides and threw left-handed. Burkhart's listed size is 5-foot-11 and 225 pounds. The bio lists the given name Morgan Boyd.
Across 42 games at the plate, Burkhart's career line reads 30 hits in 121 at bats for a .248 average, along with 5 homers and 23 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .366 and .405 give Burkhart a career OPS of .770. Burkhart's .248 average ran 6.9% below the .266 that the league posted over the same seasons. The hits column peaks at 21, in 2000. In 2000, a season of regular play, Burkhart hit .288 while the league hit .270.
Frequently Asked Questions about Morgan Burkhart
- What years did Morgan Burkhart play?
- Morgan Burkhart played in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2003.
- Was Morgan Burkhart a pitcher?
- No. Morgan Burkhart was a position player (Designated Hitter).
- How many home runs did Morgan Burkhart hit?
- Morgan Burkhart hit 5 career home runs with 30 hits.
- What teams did Morgan Burkhart play for?
- Morgan Burkhart played for 2 teams: the Boston Red Sox (2000–2001) and the Kansas City Royals (2003).
- What were Morgan Burkhart's career stats?
- In 42 games, Morgan Burkhart had 30 hits, 5 home runs, 23 RBI, and 20 runs, with a .248 batting average.
- What position did Morgan Burkhart play?
- Morgan Burkhart played primarily as a designated hitter, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Morgan Burkhart and how much did he weigh?
- Morgan Burkhart was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 225 pounds.
- How many home runs did Morgan Burkhart hit each season?
- Morgan Burkhart's home runs by season: 4 in 2000, 1 in 2001, and 0 in 2003. His most in one season was 4, in 2000.
- What was Morgan Burkhart's career batting average?
- Morgan Burkhart batted .248 over his career, with 30 hits in 121 at bats.
- How many RBI did Morgan Burkhart have?
- Morgan Burkhart drove in 23 runs in his career.
- Is Morgan Burkhart in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Morgan Burkhart has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.