Rich Morales
Born: 9/20/1943 in San Francisco, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1967-08-08 | Final Game: 1974-10-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Richard Angelo Morales
Biography
Rich Morales was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1967 to 1974. Born in 1943, Morales had a career that spanned across seven seasons, during which he appeared in 480 games. He recorded a total of 205 hits and accumulated 64 runs batted in, along with 6 home runs. Morales finished his career with a batting average of .195 and was known for his speed on the base paths, achieving 7 stolen bases during his tenure.
Throughout his career, Morales played in an era characterized by evolving offensive strategies and the emergence of power hitters. Although his offensive statistics may not reflect the prowess of some of his contemporaries, he contributed valuable depth to the teams he played for. His ability to adapt to various roles on the field highlighted his versatility, making him a reliable presence in the lineup. Despite the challenges he faced at the plate, Morales's dedication to the game and his teams during a transformative period in baseball history left a lasting impact on the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 480 | 1053 | 81 | 205 | 26 | 3 | 6 | 64 | 7 | 95 | 159 | 0.195 | 0.267 | 0.242 | 0.509 | -4233.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | CHW | AL | 8 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1968 | CHW | AL | 10 | 29 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.172 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | CHW | AL | 55 | 121 | 12 | 26 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 18 | 0.215 | -538.5 |
| 1970 | CHW | AL | 62 | 112 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 16 | 0.161 | -769.7 |
| 1971 | CHW | AL | 84 | 185 | 19 | 45 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 2 | 22 | 26 | 0.243 | -35.6 |
| 1972 | CHW | AL | 110 | 287 | 24 | 59 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 20 | 2 | 19 | 49 | 0.206 | -1105.7 |
| 1973 | CHW | AL | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1973 | SDP | NL | 90 | 244 | 9 | 40 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 27 | 36 | 0.164 | 0.0 |
| 1974 | SDP | NL | 54 | 61 | 8 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 0.197 | -151.8 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2B | 173 | 127 | 318 | 414 | 14 | 78 |
| 3B | 64 | 21 | 24 | 72 | 7 | 9 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 233 | 146 | 258 | 496 | 23 | 71 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | CHA | SS | 7 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| 1968 | CHA | 2B | 5 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| 1968 | CHA | SS | 7 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 1 | 4 |
| 1969 | CHA | 2B | 38 | 29 | 68 | 95 | 4 | 18 |
| 1969 | CHA | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | CHA | SS | 13 | 4 | 9 | 23 | 0 | 4 |
| 1970 | CHA | 2B | 12 | 7 | 24 | 25 | 1 | 2 |
| 1970 | CHA | 3B | 20 | 7 | 11 | 21 | 4 | 4 |
| 1970 | CHA | SS | 24 | 10 | 14 | 45 | 2 | 8 |
| 1971 | CHA | 2B | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | CHA | 3B | 18 | 4 | 7 | 16 | 3 | 3 |
| 1971 | CHA | SS | 57 | 46 | 66 | 138 | 5 | 14 |
| 1971 | CHA | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | CHA | 2B | 16 | 0 | 10 | 14 | 0 | 4 |
| 1972 | CHA | 3B | 14 | 8 | 3 | 21 | 0 | 2 |
| 1972 | CHA | SS | 86 | 71 | 120 | 213 | 11 | 32 |
| 1973 | CHA | 2B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | CHA | 3B | 5 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | SDN | 2B | 79 | 75 | 176 | 239 | 5 | 45 |
| 1973 | SDN | SS | 10 | 7 | 15 | 24 | 0 | 4 |
| 1974 | SDN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | SDN | 2B | 18 | 8 | 31 | 24 | 3 | 7 |
| 1974 | SDN | 3B | 6 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | SDN | SS | 29 | 3 | 16 | 26 | 3 | 4 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 175 |
| Third Base | 63 |
| Shortstop | 233 |
| Right Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of San Mateo | San Mateo | CA | 1962 |