Joe Morgan
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1959-1964)
Joe Morgan was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1959 to 1964 for 5 teams, including the Milwaukee Braves, a span of 6 seasons. In 88 career games, he hit .193 with 36 hits, 2 home runs, and 10 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
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1959-04-14
- Last Game
- 1964-10-03
Full name: Joseph Michael Morgan
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | 187 | 15 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 18 | 31 | .193 | .263 | .283 | .547 | -438 |
Career AVG .193 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 24.5% below league average.
Career OBP .263 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 18.1% below league average.
Career SLG .283 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 27.1% below league average.
Career OPS .547 vs. league average .711 across their career seasons — 23.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | ML1 | NL | 13 | 23 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | .217 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1959 | KC1 | AL | 20 | 21 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | .190 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1960 | PHI | NL | 26 | 83 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 11 | .133 | .255 (-48%) | .323 (-41%) | .387 (-47%) | .711 (-44%) | -595.4 |
| 1960 | CLE | AL | 22 | 47 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 4 | .298 | — | — | — | — | -595.4 |
| 1961 | CLE | AL | 4 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1964 | SLN | NL | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 88 | 187 | 15 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 18 | 31 | .193 | — | — | — | — | -1,191 | ||
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 (88 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 47 | 87 | 6 | 22 | 1 | 5 | .253 |
| Away | 41 | 100 | 9 | 14 | 1 | 5 | .140 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964-10-03 | STL | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-09-20 | STL | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1964-09-12 | STL | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1961-05-05 | CLE | TEX | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961-05-03 | CLE | CHW | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1961-05-02 | CLE | CHW | W | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961-04-20 | CLE | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1960-10-02 | CLE | CHW | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1960-09-27 | CLE | KC1 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960-09-24 | CLE | CHW | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 7 |
| Third Base | 38 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston College | Chestnut Hill | MA | 1950, 1951, 1952 |
Joe Morgan: the record in brief
April 14, 1959 and October 3, 1964 bracket Joe Morgan's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. By club, Morgan's seasons break down as the Milwaukee Braves (1959), the Kansas City Athletics (1959), the Philadelphia Phillies (1960), the Cleveland Indians (1960 through 1961), and the St. Louis Cardinals (1964). At 5-foot-10 and 170 pounds, Morgan is listed as a third baseman. Morgan threw right-handed and batted left-handed, per the bio block. Morgan was born on November 19, 1930, in Walpole, MA, USA. The given name on file is Joseph Michael Morgan.
In 88 games and 187 at bats, Morgan batted .193 with 36 hits, along with 2 home runs and 10 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .263 clip and slugging .283, Morgan finished with a .547 OPS. Set against a .255 league average for the same years, Morgan's .193 average sits 24.5% below it. The OPS comparison is .547 to a league .711, 23.0% below average. The hits column peaks at 14, in 1960. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .133 in 1960, did not top the league's .255.
Frequently Asked Questions about Joe Morgan
- What years did Joe Morgan play?
- Joe Morgan played in Major League Baseball from 1959 to 1964.
- Was Joe Morgan a pitcher?
- No. Joe Morgan was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Joe Morgan hit?
- Joe Morgan hit 2 career home runs with 36 hits.
- What teams did Joe Morgan play for?
- Joe Morgan played for 5 teams: the Milwaukee Braves (1959), the Kansas City Athletics (1959), the Philadelphia Phillies (1960), the Cleveland Indians (1960–1961), and the St. Louis Cardinals (1964).
- What were Joe Morgan's career stats?
- In 88 games, Joe Morgan had 36 hits, 2 home runs, 10 RBI, and 15 runs, with a .193 batting average.
- What position did Joe Morgan play?
- Joe Morgan played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Joe Morgan and how much did he weigh?
- Joe Morgan was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 170 pounds.
- How many home runs did Joe Morgan hit each season?
- Joe Morgan's home runs by season: 0 in 1959, 2 in 1960, 0 in 1961, and 0 in 1964. His most in one season was 2, in 1960.
- What was Joe Morgan's career batting average?
- Joe Morgan batted .193 over his career, with 36 hits in 187 at bats.
- How many RBI did Joe Morgan have?
- Joe Morgan drove in 10 runs in his career.
- Is Joe Morgan in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Joe Morgan has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.