Kendrys Morales
Born: 6/20/1983 in Fomento, Sancti Spiritus, Cuba
MLB Debut: 2006-05-23 | Final Game: 2019-06-11
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 242 lbs
Biography
Kendrys Morales, born in 1983, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 2006 until his retirement in 2019. Primarily a position player, Morales played a total of 1,363 games in Major League Baseball, showcasing his consistent offensive abilities over more than a decade. He accumulated 1,289 hits, 213 home runs, and 740 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .265. His performance at the plate reflected a powerful hitting style, particularly known for his ability to drive in runs, which was crucial during his tenure in the league.
Morales made his debut in a highly competitive era of baseball, marked by the transitional phases of player development and the increasing emphasis on power hitting. He became particularly notable for his contributions to teams such as the Los Angeles Angels and the Kansas City Royals, where he played a pivotal role in their offensive lineup. His ability to hit for both average and power, combined with his modest speed evidenced by 6 stolen bases, made him a versatile threat on the field. Morales' career was characterized by resilience, particularly after overcoming significant injuries, and he left a lasting impact on the teams he played for, helping to shape the offensive strategies of his era.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1363 | 4856 | 584 | 1289 | 257 | 7 | 213 | 740 | 6 | 417 | 978 | 0.265 | 0.327 | 0.453 | 0.780 | 6388.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | LAA | AL | 57 | 197 | 21 | 46 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 22 | 1 | 17 | 28 | 0.234 | -518.3 |
| 2007 | LAA | AL | 43 | 119 | 12 | 35 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 0 | 6 | 21 | 0.294 | 130.0 |
| 2008 | LAA | AL | 27 | 61 | 7 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0.213 | -123.4 |
| 2009 | LAA | AL | 152 | 566 | 86 | 173 | 43 | 2 | 34 | 108 | 3 | 46 | 117 | 0.306 | 2515.6 |
| 2010 | LAA | AL | 51 | 193 | 29 | 56 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 39 | 0 | 12 | 31 | 0.290 | 488.2 |
| 2012 | LAA | AL | 134 | 484 | 61 | 132 | 26 | 1 | 22 | 73 | 0 | 31 | 116 | 0.273 | 736.7 |
| 2013 | SEA | AL | 156 | 602 | 64 | 167 | 34 | 0 | 23 | 80 | 0 | 49 | 114 | 0.277 | 1219.1 |
| 2014 | MIN | AL | 39 | 154 | 12 | 36 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 6 | 27 | 0.234 | -466.9 |
| 2014 | SEA | AL | 59 | 213 | 16 | 44 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 24 | 0 | 21 | 41 | 0.207 | -466.9 |
| 2015 | KCR | AL | 158 | 569 | 81 | 165 | 41 | 2 | 22 | 106 | 0 | 58 | 103 | 0.290 | 2091.3 |
| 2016 | KCR | AL | 154 | 558 | 65 | 147 | 24 | 0 | 30 | 93 | 0 | 48 | 120 | 0.263 | 844.2 |
| 2017 | TOR | AL | 150 | 557 | 67 | 139 | 25 | 0 | 28 | 85 | 0 | 43 | 132 | 0.250 | -30.6 |
| 2018 | TOR | AL | 130 | 413 | 47 | 103 | 15 | 0 | 21 | 57 | 2 | 50 | 95 | 0.249 | 510.8 |
| 2019 | NYY | AL | 19 | 62 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 6 | 0.177 | -230.3 |
| 2019 | OAK | AL | 34 | 108 | 9 | 22 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 20 | 0.204 | -230.3 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4.50 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | TOR | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | OAK | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 98 | 8 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 17 | 6 | 20 | 0.224 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | ALCS | KCA | 6 | 22 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 0.273 |
| 2015 | ALDS1 | KCA | 5 | 19 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 0.263 |
| 2015 | WS | KCA | 5 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.200 |
| 2009 | ALCS | LAA | 6 | 24 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 0.167 |
| 2009 | ALDS2 | LAA | 3 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0.200 |
| 2008 | ALDS1 | LAA | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 |
| 2007 | ALDS1 | LAA | 3 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.111 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 449 | 417 | 3542 | 227 | 23 | 345 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 23 | 10 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | LAA | 1B | 56 | 49 | 424 | 37 | 5 | 40 |
| 2007 | LAA | 1B | 19 | 12 | 119 | 9 | 0 | 11 |
| 2007 | LAA | OF | 6 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | LAA | 1B | 6 | 4 | 30 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| 2008 | LAA | OF | 12 | 4 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | LAA | 1B | 152 | 142 | 1274 | 86 | 8 | 145 |
| 2010 | LAA | 1B | 51 | 51 | 435 | 25 | 2 | 35 |
| 2012 | LAA | 1B | 28 | 28 | 199 | 13 | 1 | 18 |
| 2013 | SEA | 1B | 31 | 31 | 293 | 13 | 1 | 26 |
| 2014 | MIN | 1B | 13 | 12 | 102 | 5 | 0 | 8 |
| 2014 | SEA | 1B | 14 | 14 | 117 | 4 | 1 | 15 |
| 2015 | KCA | 1B | 9 | 9 | 62 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2016 | KCA | 1B | 7 | 6 | 46 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 2016 | KCA | OF | 5 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | TOR | 1B | 12 | 12 | 104 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| 2018 | TOR | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | TOR | 1B | 18 | 17 | 116 | 9 | 1 | 13 |
| 2018 | TOR | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | NYA | 1B | 7 | 7 | 56 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 2019 | OAK | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | OAK | 1B | 26 | 23 | 165 | 13 | 2 | 10 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
| First Base | 449 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Right Field | 23 |
| Designated Hitter | 827 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Player of the Week | Week of 2018-08-25 |
| 2016 | Player of the Week | Week of 2016-09-10 |
| 2016 | Player of the Week | Week of 2016-07-02 |
| 2015 | Outstanding DH Award | |
| 2015 | Silver Slugger | DH |
| 2010 | Player of the Week | Week of 2010-04-25 |
| 2009 | Player of the Month | August |
| 2009 | Player of the Week | Week of 2009-08-02 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | KCA | AL | $9,000,000 |
| 2015 | KCA | AL | $6,500,000 |
| 2014 | MIN | AL | $7,410,000 |
| 2013 | SEA | AL | $5,250,000 |
| 2012 | LAA | AL | $2,975,000 |
| 2011 | LAA | AL | $2,975,000 |
| 2010 | LAA | AL | $1,200,000 |
| 2009 | LAA | AL | $1,100,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $36,410,000 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 18th | 7.0 | 420 | 0 |
| 2009 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 5th | 170.0 | 392 | 0 |