Seth Morehead
Born: 8/15/1934 in Houston, TX, USA
Died: 1/17/2006 in Shreveport, LA, USA
MLB Debut: 1957-04-27 | Final Game: 1961-09-15
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Seth Marvin Morehead
Biography
Seth Morehead, born in 1934, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1957 until his retirement in 1961. He played in an era marked by a transition in Major League Baseball, as teams began to embrace more dynamic playing styles and strategies. Morehead was known for his competitive spirit on the mound, where he exhibited a blend of determination and skill that characterized many pitchers of his time.
Throughout his career, Morehead compiled a record of 5-19, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 4.81. He struck out 184 batters and secured 5 saves, showcasing his ability to both start games and come in for crucial relief appearances. While his win-loss record may not reflect a dominant career, Morehead's contributions on the mound were significant during his tenure, as he navigated the challenges of pitching in the late 1950s and early 1960s. His experiences and performance serve as a reminder of the perseverance required to succeed in the highly competitive landscape of professional baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 19 | 132 | 24 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 318.3 | 357 | 170 | 34 | 110 | 184 | 4.81 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | PHI | NL | 1 | 1 | 34 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 58.7 | 57 | 24 | 20 | 36 | 3.68 | 1867.2 |
| 1958 | PHI | NL | 1 | 6 | 27 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 92.3 | 121 | 60 | 26 | 54 | 5.85 | 1297.8 |
| 1959 | CHC | NL | 0 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.7 | 25 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 4.82 | - |
| 1959 | PHI | NL | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 9.90 | -535.9 |
| 1960 | CHC | NL | 2 | 9 | 45 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 123.3 | 123 | 54 | 46 | 64 | 3.94 | - |
| 1961 | ATL | NL | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.3 | 16 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 6.46 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 132 | 62 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 26 | 0.145 | 0.185 | 0.177 | 0.362 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | PHI | NL | 34 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1958 | PHI | NL | 27 | 22 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
| 1959 | CHC | NL | 11 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1959 | PHI | NL | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1960 | CHC | NL | 45 | 29 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0.138 | 0.0 |
| 1961 | ATL | NL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 132 | 24 | 15 | 39 | 6 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | PHI | P | 34 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | PHI | P | 27 | 11 | 3 | 10 | 5 | 1 |
| 1959 | CHN | P | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1959 | PHI | P | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1960 | CHN | P | 45 | 7 | 8 | 19 | 0 | 1 |
| 1961 | ML1 | P | 12 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 132 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor University | Waco | TX | 1952, 1953, 1954 |