Jose Morales, baseball player, 1973-1984

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

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

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