Kendrys Morales, baseball player, 213 home runs, 2006-2019

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

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

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

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