John Morlan
Born: 11/22/1947 in Columbus, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1973-07-20 | Final Game: 1974-09-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 178 lbs
Full name: John Glen Morlan
Biography
John Morlan, born in 1947, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from July 20, 1973, to September 29, 1974. Morlan played during a transformative period in Major League Baseball, marked by changes in pitching styles and offensive strategies. Throughout his brief career, he showcased his skills primarily with a focus on strikeouts, accumulating a total of 61 strikeouts over his time in the league. His career record concluded at 2 wins and 5 losses, complemented by an earned run average (ERA) of 4.16.
Morlan's contributions to his teams were characterized by his competitive spirit and determination on the mound. Despite not recording any saves, his role as a pitcher was pivotal in navigating the challenges of the game during the early 1970s. His tenure in Major League Baseball, though short-lived, reflected the evolving nature of the sport as teams began to emphasize the importance of versatile pitching strategies. Morlan remains a part of baseball history, representing the era's unique blend of talent and the challenges faced by players in a rapidly changing sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 5 | 49 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 106.0 | 96 | 49 | 6 | 71 | 61 | 4.16 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | PIT | NL | 2 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 41.0 | 42 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 3.95 | -670.8 |
| 1974 | PIT | NL | 0 | 3 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 65.0 | 54 | 31 | 48 | 38 | 4.29 | -881.9 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0.111 | 0.200 | 0.167 | 0.367 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | PIT | NL | 10 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
| 1974 | PIT | NL | 39 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 49 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | PIT | P | 10 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | PIT | P | 39 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 49 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio University | Athens | OH | 1967, 1968, 1969 |