Brent Morel
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2010-2015)
Brent Morel was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2015 for the Chicago White Sox and the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 6 seasons. In 220 career games, he hit .227 with 150 hits, 13 home runs, and 59 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 230 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2010-09-07
- Last Game
- 2015-07-24
Full name: Brenton Andre Morel
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 220 | 662 | 72 | 150 | 26 | 1 | 13 | 59 | 12 | 40 | 132 | .227 | .273 | .328 | .601 | -1,463 |
Career AVG .227 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 10.9% below league average.
Career OBP .273 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 14.4% below league average.
Career SLG .328 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 17.9% below league average.
Career OPS .601 vs. league average .718 across their career seasons — 16.3% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | CHA | AL | 21 | 65 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 17 | .231 | .257 (-10%) | .325 (-17%) | .402 (+3%) | .728 (-6%) | -83.3 |
| 2011 | CHA | AL | 126 | 413 | 44 | 101 | 18 | 1 | 10 | 41 | 5 | 22 | 57 | .245 | .255 (-4%) | .320 (-10%) | .399 (-8%) | .719 (-9%) | -639.8 |
| 2012 | CHA | AL | 35 | 113 | 14 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 39 | .177 | .254 (-30%) | .318 (-29%) | .405 (-52%) | .724 (-42%) | -739.8 |
| 2013 | CHA | AL | 12 | 25 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2014 | PIT | NL | 23 | 39 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 9 | .179 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2015 | PIT | NL | 3 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 220 | 662 | 72 | 150 | 26 | 1 | 13 | 59 | 12 | 40 | 132 | .227 | — | — | — | — | -1,463 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (220 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 109 | 332 | 35 | 75 | 9 | 27 | .226 |
| Away | 111 | 330 | 37 | 75 | 4 | 32 | .227 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-07-24 | PIT | WAS | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-07-23 | PIT | WAS | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015-07-21 | PIT | KCR | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2014-09-25 | PIT | ATL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-09-20 | PIT | MIL | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-09-17 | PIT | BOS | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-09-13 | PIT | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014-09-12 | PIT | CHC | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-09-08 | PIT | PHI | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-09-07 | PIT | CHC | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 4 |
| Third Base | 202 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | CHA | AL | $490,000 |
| 2011 | CHA | AL | $414,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $904,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo | San Luis Obispo | CA | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
Brent Morel: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 7, 2010 and the final game on July 24, 2015, Brent Morel built the record summarized on this page. By club, Morel's seasons break down as the Chicago White Sox (2010 to 2013) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (2014 through 2015). The bio lists Morel as a third baseman who both batted and threw right-handed. Morel is listed at 6'2" and 230 pounds. The birth record reads April 21, 1987, in Bakersfield, CA, USA. On the record, Brent Morel was born Brenton Andre Morel.
Morel's career batting table shows 220 games, 662 at bats and 150 hits, a .227 average, along with 13 homers and 59 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .273 and the slugging percentage .328, for an OPS of .601. Over the seasons Morel played, league hitters batted .254; the .227 career figure is 10.9% below that. By OPS the gap is 16.3% below league average (.601 against .718). No season beat the 10 home runs Morel hit in 2011. No season topped the 101 hits of 2011.
Frequently Asked Questions about Brent Morel
- What years did Brent Morel play?
- Brent Morel played in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2015.
- Was Brent Morel a pitcher?
- No. Brent Morel was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Brent Morel hit?
- Brent Morel hit 13 career home runs with 150 hits.
- What was Brent Morel's career batting average?
- Brent Morel batted .227 over his career, with 150 hits in 662 at bats.
- How many RBI did Brent Morel have?
- Brent Morel drove in 59 runs in his career.
- Is Brent Morel in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Brent Morel has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.