Vern Morgan
Born: 8/8/1928 in Emporia, VA, USA
Died: 11/8/1975 in Minneapolis, MN, USA
MLB Debut: 1954-08-10 | Final Game: 1955-05-01
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Vernon Thomas Morgan
Biography
Vern Morgan was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the mid-1950s. Born in 1928, he played as a position player, appearing in a total of 31 games from his debut in 1954 until his final game on May 1, 1955. Throughout his brief career, Morgan recorded 16 hits, contributing to a batting average of .225. He drove in 3 runs but did not hit any home runs or steal any bases, reflecting a playing style that focused more on contact hitting rather than power or base stealing.
Morgan's time in the majors coincided with a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was beginning to shift away from the post-World War II era and into a time of increased competition and evolving playing styles. While his career was short-lived, Morgan's journey through the ranks of professional baseball is a testament to the many players who contributed to the game during this dynamic period. His legacy is a reminder of the diverse talents that have graced the diamond, even if only for a fleeting moment.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 71 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 0.225 | 0.263 | 0.254 | 0.517 | -332.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | CHC | NL | 24 | 64 | 3 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0.234 | -332.9 |
| 1955 | CHC | NL | 7 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 17 | 16 | 10 | 28 | 6 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | CHN | 3B | 15 | 15 | 8 | 26 | 4 | 1 |
| 1955 | CHN | 3B | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 17 |