Bobby Morgan
Born: 6/29/1926 in Oklahoma City, OK, USA
Died: 6/1/2023 in Oklahoma City, OK, USA
MLB Debut: 1950-04-18 | Final Game: 1958-04-20
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Robert Morris Morgan
Biography
Bobby Morgan was a professional baseball player who played primarily as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1950 to 1958. Born in 1926, Morgan's career spanned a transformative era in baseball, as the sport began to embrace integration and the influence of television grew. Over the course of his career, he participated in 671 games, amassing 487 hits and demonstrating his power with 53 home runs. He contributed 217 RBIs to his teams, showcasing his ability to drive in runs during crucial moments. Morgan finished his career with a batting average of .233 and recorded 18 stolen bases, reflecting his versatility and speed on the basepaths.
Morgan played during a time when the game was evolving, and while he may not have been among the most prolific hitters of his era, his contributions were valuable to the teams he played for. His tenacity and dedication on the field earned him respect among his peers and fans alike. Although his career statistics may not reflect the glitz of some of his contemporaries, Bobby Morgan's role as a reliable player helped pave the way for future generations in the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 671 | 2088 | 286 | 487 | 96 | 11 | 53 | 217 | 18 | 327 | 381 | 0.233 | 0.338 | 0.366 | 0.704 | -475.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | BRO | NL | 67 | 199 | 38 | 45 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 21 | 0 | 32 | 43 | 0.226 | 40.4 |
| 1952 | BRO | NL | 67 | 191 | 36 | 45 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 16 | 2 | 46 | 35 | 0.236 | 605.2 |
| 1953 | BRO | NL | 69 | 196 | 35 | 51 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 33 | 2 | 33 | 47 | 0.260 | 343.0 |
| 1954 | PHI | NL | 135 | 455 | 58 | 119 | 25 | 2 | 14 | 50 | 3 | 70 | 68 | 0.262 | 763.5 |
| 1955 | PHI | NL | 136 | 483 | 61 | 112 | 20 | 2 | 10 | 49 | 6 | 73 | 72 | 0.232 | -559.4 |
| 1956 | PHI | NL | 8 | 25 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1956 | STL | NL | 61 | 113 | 14 | 22 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 0 | 15 | 24 | 0.195 | 0.0 |
| 1957 | CHC | NL | 125 | 425 | 43 | 88 | 20 | 2 | 5 | 27 | 5 | 52 | 87 | 0.207 | -1364.3 |
| 1957 | PHI | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | -1364.3 |
| 1958 | CHC | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | WS | BRO | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 1952 | WS | BRO | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2B | 231 | 210 | 457 | 590 | 24 | 109 |
| 3B | 190 | 28 | 143 | 361 | 26 | 36 |
| SS | 211 | 167 | 403 | 562 | 47 | 115 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | BRO | 3B | 52 | 0 | 33 | 121 | 5 | 15 |
| 1950 | BRO | SS | 10 | 0 | 10 | 24 | 3 | 5 |
| 1952 | BRO | 2B | 5 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952 | BRO | 3B | 60 | 0 | 45 | 107 | 5 | 10 |
| 1952 | BRO | SS | 4 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| 1953 | BRO | 3B | 36 | 0 | 22 | 58 | 7 | 6 |
| 1953 | BRO | SS | 21 | 0 | 49 | 47 | 3 | 13 |
| 1954 | PHI | 2B | 5 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| 1954 | PHI | 3B | 8 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| 1954 | PHI | SS | 129 | 123 | 237 | 361 | 29 | 71 |
| 1955 | PHI | 1B | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1955 | PHI | 2B | 88 | 82 | 192 | 204 | 8 | 46 |
| 1955 | PHI | 3B | 6 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| 1955 | PHI | SS | 41 | 42 | 89 | 117 | 9 | 23 |
| 1956 | PHI | 2B | 3 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 1956 | PHI | 3B | 5 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 1 |
| 1956 | SLN | 2B | 13 | 12 | 25 | 25 | 1 | 3 |
| 1956 | SLN | 3B | 11 | 8 | 9 | 23 | 4 | 1 |
| 1956 | SLN | SS | 6 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 2 |
| 1957 | CHN | 2B | 116 | 112 | 220 | 343 | 14 | 58 |
| 1957 | CHN | 3B | 12 | 7 | 15 | 18 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957 | PHI | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 224 |
| Third Base | 193 |
| Shortstop | 215 |