Justin Morneau
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2003-2016)
Justin Morneau was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2003 to 2016 for 4 teams, including the Minnesota Twins, a span of 14 seasons. In 1,545 career games, he hit .281 with 1,603 hits, 247 home runs, and 985 RBI. Justin Morneau was a 4-time All-Star, an MVP, and a 2-time Silver Slugger. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 13,464.
- 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 220 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2003-06-10
- Last Game
- 2016-10-02
- Awards
- 4× All-Star · MVP · 2× Silver Slugger
Full name: Justin Ernest George Morneau
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,545 | 5,699 | 772 | 1,603 | 349 | 23 | 247 | 985 | 5 | 573 | 988 | .281 | .348 | .481 | .828 | 13,464 |
Career AVG .281 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — +8.2% above league average.
Career OBP .348 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — +6.4% above league average.
Career SLG .481 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — +16.6% above league average.
Career OPS .828 vs. league average .739 across their career seasons — +12.1% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | MIN | AL | 40 | 106 | 14 | 24 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 0 | 9 | 30 | .226 | .264 (-14%) | .332 (-14%) | .422 (-11%) | .754 (-12%) | -213.1 |
| 2004 | MIN | AL | 74 | 280 | 39 | 76 | 17 | 0 | 19 | 58 | 0 | 28 | 54 | .271 | .266 (+2%) | .335 (+1%) | .427 (+25%) | .762 (+15%) | 732.6 |
| 2005 | MIN | AL | 141 | 490 | 62 | 117 | 23 | 4 | 22 | 79 | 0 | 44 | 94 | .239 | .264 (-10%) | .330 (-8%) | .418 (+4%) | .749 (-1%) | -188.0 |
| 2006 | MIN | AL | 157 | 592 | 97 | 190 | 37 | 1 | 34 | 130 | 3 | 53 | 93 | .321 | .269 (+19%) | .336 (+11%) | .431 (+29%) | .768 (+22%) | 2660.6 |
| 2007 | MIN | AL | 157 | 590 | 84 | 160 | 31 | 3 | 31 | 111 | 1 | 64 | 91 | .271 | .268 (+1%) | .335 (+2%) | .422 (+16%) | .758 (+10%) | 1170.8 |
| 2008 | MIN | AL | 163 | 623 | 97 | 187 | 47 | 4 | 23 | 129 | 0 | 76 | 85 | .300 | .263 (+14%) | .333 (+12%) | .416 (+20%) | .749 (+16%) | 2176.9 |
| 2009 | MIN | AL | 135 | 508 | 85 | 139 | 31 | 1 | 30 | 100 | 0 | 72 | 86 | .274 | .262 (+4%) | .332 (+9%) | .417 (+23%) | .750 (+17%) | 1792.8 |
| 2010 | MIN | AL | 81 | 296 | 53 | 102 | 25 | 1 | 18 | 56 | 0 | 50 | 62 | .345 | .257 (+34%) | .325 (+34%) | .402 (+53%) | .728 (+45%) | 2567.0 |
| 2011 | MIN | AL | 69 | 264 | 19 | 60 | 16 | 0 | 4 | 30 | 0 | 19 | 44 | .227 | .255 (-11%) | .320 (-11%) | .399 (-16%) | .719 (-14%) | -600.9 |
| 2012 | MIN | AL | 134 | 505 | 63 | 135 | 26 | 2 | 19 | 77 | 1 | 49 | 102 | .267 | .254 (+5%) | .318 (+5%) | .405 (+8%) | .724 (+7%) | 637.0 |
| 2013 | MIN | AL | 127 | 495 | 56 | 128 | 32 | 0 | 17 | 74 | 0 | 37 | 98 | .259 | .253 (+2%) | .317 (-1%) | .396 (+8%) | .714 (+4%) | 292.6 |
| 2013 | PIT | NL | 25 | 77 | 6 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 12 | .260 | .253 (+2%) | .317 (+16%) | .396 (-21%) | .714 (-5%) | 292.6 |
| 2014 | COL | NL | 135 | 502 | 62 | 160 | 32 | 3 | 17 | 82 | 0 | 34 | 60 | .319 | .251 (+27%) | .313 (+16%) | .386 (+28%) | .700 (+23%) | 2115.1 |
| 2015 | COL | NL | 49 | 168 | 19 | 52 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 13 | 25 | .310 | .254 (+22%) | .316 (+14%) | .404 (+13%) | .721 (+14%) | 403.6 |
| 2016 | CHA | AL | 58 | 203 | 16 | 53 | 14 | 1 | 6 | 25 | 0 | 12 | 52 | .261 | .255 (+2%) | .321 (-6%) | .417 (+3%) | .738 (-1%) | -82.3 |
| Career · 15 seasons | 1,545 | 5,699 | 772 | 1,603 | 349 | 23 | 247 | 985 | 5 | 573 | 988 | .281 | — | — | — | — | 13,757 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (1544 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 765 | 2782 | 381 | 785 | 113 | 492 | .282 |
| Away | 779 | 2914 | 391 | 818 | 134 | 493 | .281 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-10-02 | CHW | MIN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016-09-30 | CHW | MIN | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-09-29 | CHW | TBR | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-09-27 | CHW | TBR | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016-09-26 | CHW | TBR | W | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-09-25 | CHW | CLE | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-09-24 | CHW | CLE | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016-09-23 | CHW | CLE | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2016-09-20 | CHW | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016-09-19 | CHW | KCR | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1324 | 1296 | 11239 | 921 | 49 | 1180 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | MIN | 1B | 7 | 2 | 29 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 | MIN | 1B | 61 | 61 | 523 | 41 | 3 | 54 |
| 2005 | MIN | 1B | 138 | 128 | 1191 | 91 | 8 | 123 |
| 2006 | MIN | 1B | 153 | 152 | 1297 | 111 | 8 | 113 |
| 2007 | MIN | 1B | 143 | 143 | 1189 | 102 | 5 | 122 |
| 2008 | MIN | 1B | 155 | 155 | 1316 | 89 | 4 | 149 |
| 2009 | MIN | 1B | 123 | 123 | 952 | 90 | 3 | 88 |
| 2010 | MIN | 1B | 77 | 77 | 674 | 59 | 1 | 64 |
| 2011 | MIN | 1B | 56 | 55 | 440 | 44 | 1 | 52 |
| 2012 | MIN | 1B | 99 | 99 | 879 | 72 | 6 | 105 |
| 2013 | MIN | 1B | 112 | 111 | 999 | 86 | 3 | 117 |
| 2013 | PIT | 1B | 25 | 22 | 223 | 14 | 1 | 16 |
| 2014 | COL | 1B | 131 | 126 | 1170 | 86 | 4 | 122 |
| 2015 | COL | 1B | 44 | 42 | 357 | 32 | 1 | 54 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1324 |
| Designated Hitter | 190 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Player of the Week | Week of 2014-04-20 |
| 2009 | Player of the Week | Week of 2009-07-04 |
| 2008 | Silver Slugger | 1B |
| 2007 | Player of the Month | May |
| 2007 | Player of the Week | Week of 2007-07-07 |
| 2006 | Most Valuable Player | |
| 2006 | Silver Slugger | 1B |
| 2006 | TSN All-Star | 1B |
Salary History
Justin Morneau's recorded salaries total $96,980,000 over 11 seasons, 2005 to 2015. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Morneau's career ran from 2003 to 2016. No salary is recorded for 2003, 2004, and 2016.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | COL | NL | $6,750,000 |
| 2014 | COL | NL | $5,000,000 |
| 2013 | MIN | AL | $15,000,000 |
| 2012 | MIN | AL | $15,000,000 |
| 2011 | MIN | AL | $15,000,000 |
| 2010 | MIN | AL | $15,000,000 |
| 2009 | MIN | AL | $11,600,000 |
| 2008 | MIN | AL | $8,400,000 |
| 2007 | MIN | AL | $4,500,000 |
| 2006 | MIN | AL | $385,000 |
| 2005 | MIN | AL | $345,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $96,980,000 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 23th | 2.0 | 420 | 0 |
| 2008 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 2nd | 257.0 | 392 | 7 |
| 2007 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 20th | 3.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 2006 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 1st | 320.0 | 392 | 15 |
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Justin Morneau: the record in brief
June 10, 2003 and October 2, 2016 bracket Justin Morneau's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The team column moves through the Minnesota Twins (2003 to 2013), the Pittsburgh Pirates (2013), the Colorado Rockies (2014 to 2015), and the Chicago White Sox (2016). Morneau is listed as a first baseman at 6-foot-4 and 220 pounds. The bio says Morneau batted left-handed and threw right-handed. Morneau was born on May 15, 1981, in New Westminster, BC, CAN. The bio lists the given name Justin Ernest George.
In 1,545 games and 5,699 at bats, Morneau batted .281 with 1,603 hits; the totals also include 247 home runs and 985 runs batted in. Morneau's career OPS of .828 combines a .348 on-base mark with .481 slugging. Morneau's .281 average ran 8.2% above the .260 that the league posted over the same seasons. No season beat the 34 home runs Morneau hit in 2006. The hits column peaks at 190, in 2006.
Frequently Asked Questions about Justin Morneau
- What years did Justin Morneau play?
- Justin Morneau played in Major League Baseball from 2003 to 2016.
- Was Justin Morneau a pitcher?
- No. Justin Morneau was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Justin Morneau hit?
- Justin Morneau hit 247 career home runs with 1,603 hits.
- What teams did Justin Morneau play for?
- Justin Morneau played for 4 teams: the Minnesota Twins (2003–2013), the Pittsburgh Pirates (2013), the Colorado Rockies (2014–2015), and the Chicago White Sox (2016).
- How many MVP awards did Justin Morneau win?
- Justin Morneau won 1 MVP award, in 2006.
- What awards did Justin Morneau win?
- Justin Morneau won the MVP award (2006) and 2 Silver Slugger awards (2006 and 2008). He was selected to 4 All-Star Games.
- What were Justin Morneau's career stats?
- In 1,545 games, Justin Morneau had 1,603 hits, 247 home runs, 985 RBI, 772 runs, and 5 stolen bases, with a .281 batting average.
- How much did Justin Morneau earn in his career?
- Justin Morneau's recorded salaries total $96,980,000 over 11 seasons, 2005 to 2015. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Morneau's career ran from 2003 to 2016. No salary is recorded for 2003, 2004, and 2016.
- What was Justin Morneau's salary?
- Justin Morneau's last recorded salary was $6,750,000, in 2015. His highest recorded salary was $15,000,000, in 2010, and his lowest was $345,000, in 2005. The Salary History table lists each season from 2005 to 2015.
- What position did Justin Morneau play?
- Justin Morneau played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Justin Morneau and how much did he weigh?
- Justin Morneau was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 220 pounds.
- How many home runs did Justin Morneau hit each season?
- Justin Morneau's home runs by season: 4 in 2003, 19 in 2004, 22 in 2005, 34 in 2006, 31 in 2007, 23 in 2008, 30 in 2009, 18 in 2010, 4 in 2011, 19 in 2012, 17 in 2013, 17 in 2014, 3 in 2015, and 6 in 2016. His most in one season was 34, in 2006.
- What was Justin Morneau's career batting average?
- Justin Morneau batted .281 over his career, with 1,603 hits in 5,699 at bats.
- How many RBI did Justin Morneau have?
- Justin Morneau drove in 985 runs in his career.