Jose Morales
Born: 12/30/1944 in Frederiksted, St. Croix, Virgin Islands
MLB Debut: 1973-08-13 | Final Game: 1984-06-04
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 187 lbs
Full name: Jose Manuel Morales
Biography
Jose Morales was a versatile position player who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball during his career from 1973 to 1984. Born in 1944, Morales showcased his talents across various teams and became known for his solid batting skills and reliable performance at the plate. Over the course of 733 games, he accumulated 375 hits, hitting for a commendable batting average of .287. Morales also contributed 26 home runs and 207 RBIs, demonstrating his ability to drive in runs when needed.
Throughout his career, Morales played in a transitional period for baseball, as the game was evolving from the traditional styles of the deadball era to a more power-driven approach. While he did not steal bases, his focus on hitting for average and getting on base made him a valuable player in the lineup. Morales's legacy is marked by his consistent performance and ability to adapt to the changing dynamics of the game, making him a notable figure in baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 733 | 1305 | 126 | 375 | 68 | 6 | 26 | 207 | 0 | 89 | 182 | 0.287 | 0.332 | 0.408 | 0.741 | 1045.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | WSN | NL | 5 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
| 1973 | OAK | AL | 6 | 14 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
| 1974 | WSN | NL | 25 | 26 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.269 | 0.0 |
| 1975 | WSN | NL | 93 | 163 | 18 | 49 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 24 | 0 | 14 | 21 | 0.301 | 172.8 |
| 1976 | WSN | NL | 104 | 158 | 12 | 50 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 37 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 0.316 | 397.0 |
| 1977 | WSN | NL | 65 | 74 | 3 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 0.203 | -330.5 |
| 1978 | MIN | AL | 101 | 242 | 22 | 76 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 20 | 35 | 0.314 | 400.9 |
| 1979 | MIN | AL | 92 | 191 | 21 | 51 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 27 | 0 | 14 | 27 | 0.267 | -350.5 |
| 1980 | MIN | AL | 97 | 241 | 36 | 73 | 17 | 2 | 8 | 36 | 0 | 22 | 19 | 0.303 | 823.6 |
| 1981 | BAL | AL | 38 | 86 | 6 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 0.244 | -158.7 |
| 1982 | BAL | AL | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | LAD | NL | 35 | 30 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0.300 | 0.0 |
| 1983 | LAD | NL | 47 | 53 | 4 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0.283 | 90.5 |
| 1984 | LAD | NL | 22 | 19 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.158 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | NLCS | LAN | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 67 | 46 | 410 | 49 | 9 | 37 |
| C | 30 | 11 | 77 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| OF | 7 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | MON | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | MON | C | 5 | 3 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | MON | 1B | 27 | 27 | 201 | 26 | 4 | 19 |
| 1975 | MON | OF | 6 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976 | MON | C | 12 | 5 | 28 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976 | MON | 1B | 21 | 12 | 109 | 19 | 3 | 9 |
| 1977 | MON | C | 8 | 2 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | MON | 1B | 8 | 1 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 1978 | MIN | C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | MIN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | MIN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | MIN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | MIN | C | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | MIN | 1B | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1981 | BAL | 1B | 3 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1983 | LAN | 1B | 4 | 4 | 37 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 30 |
| First Base | 68 |
| Left Field | 7 |
| Designated Hitter | 267 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Player of the Week | Week of 1976-09-17 |