Alvin Morman
Born: 1/6/1969 in Rockingham, NC, USA
MLB Debut: 1996-04-02 | Final Game: 1999-10-02
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 210 lbs
Biography
Alvin Morman, born in 1969, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from April 2, 1996, to October 2, 1999. Morman made his mark in Major League Baseball during a transitional period marked by offensive explosions and evolving pitching strategies. He played for several teams, showcasing his versatility and resilience on the mound.
Throughout his career, Morman compiled a win-loss record of 6-7 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.79. He struck out 98 batters and secured 3 saves, demonstrating his ability to contribute in various game situations. While his statistics may not place him among the most celebrated pitchers of his time, Morman's determination and competitive spirit reflected the challenges faced by pitchers in the late 1990s, a time when the sport was increasingly dominated by power hitting and offensive prowess. His contributions to the teams he played for during this era remain a testament to his role in the game of baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 7 | 176 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 142.7 | 161 | 76 | 21 | 75 | 98 | 4.79 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | HOU | NL | 4 | 1 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42.0 | 43 | 23 | 24 | 31 | 4.93 | -1350.2 |
| 1997 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18.3 | 19 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 5.89 | -540.2 |
| 1998 | CLE | AL | 0 | 1 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.0 | 25 | 13 | 11 | 16 | 5.32 | 362.5 |
| 1998 | SFG | NL | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 5.14 | - |
| 1999 | KCR | AL | 2 | 4 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 53.3 | 66 | 24 | 23 | 31 | 4.05 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 176 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | HOU | NL | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | CLE | AL | 34 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | CLE | AL | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | SFG | NL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | KCR | AL | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | WS | CLE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1997 | ALCS | CLE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1997 | ALDS1 | CLE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | ALCS | CLE | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
| 1997 | ALDS1 | CLE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 1997 | WS | CLE | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 176 | 0 | 8 | 25 | 2 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | HOU | P | 53 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | CLE | P | 34 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | CLE | P | 31 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | SFN | P | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | KCA | P | 49 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 176 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | KCA | AL | $365,000 |
| 1998 | CLE | AL | $220,000 |
| 1998 | SFN | NL | $220,000 |
| 1997 | CLE | AL | $165,000 |
| 1996 | HOU | NL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,079,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wingate University | Wingate | NC | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991 |