Vern Morgan, baseball player, 1954-1955

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

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 17