Rich Morales, baseball player, 1967-1974

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

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

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