Morris Madden
Born: 8/31/1960 in Laurens, SC, USA
MLB Debut: 1987-06-11 | Final Game: 1989-06-23
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 155 lbs
Full name: Morris DeWayne Madden
Biography
Morris Madden was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1960 who played in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1989. Over the course of his career, he made notable contributions on the mound with a record of 2-2 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.91. Although his time in the majors was relatively brief, Madden’s presence in the game during the late 1980s coincided with a transformative era in baseball characterized by an emphasis on power hitting and offensive production.
Throughout his career, Madden recorded a total of 9 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to generate swings and misses despite the challenges he faced on the field. While he did not secure any saves, his role as a pitcher was pivotal in the games he participated in. His journey through professional baseball reflected the competitive nature of the sport during a time when pitchers were increasingly challenged by the rise of home run hitters and the evolving strategies of the game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.3 | 26 | 14 | 0 | 23 | 9 | 5.91 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | DET | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 16.20 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.7 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | PIT | NL | 2 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.0 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 6 | 7.07 | -344.4 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | DET | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | PIT | NL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | PIT | NL | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 16 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | DET | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | PIT | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | PIT | P | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 16 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg Methodist College | Spartanburg | SC | 1979 |