Hal Morris, baseball player, 1988-2000

Hal Morris

Born: 4/9/1965 in Fort Rucker, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1988-07-29 | Final Game: 2000-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: William Harold Morris

Biography

Hal Morris was a professional baseball player born in 1965, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1988 until his retirement in 2000. Primarily recognized as a position player, Morris showcased his offensive prowess over a career that spanned 1,246 games. He accumulated 1,216 hits, achieving an impressive batting average of .304, which placed him among the notable hitters of his era. His offensive contributions included 76 home runs and 513 runs batted in, as well as a commendable 45 stolen bases, reflecting his versatility and speed on the base paths. Morris played during a transformative period in baseball history, where the game began to embrace a more power-centric approach. He was known for his consistent hitting and ability to drive in runs, making him a valuable asset to his teams. Throughout his career, he played for several clubs, leaving a lasting impression with his reliable bat and solid fielding. As a player who thrived in the late 1980s and 1990s, Morris's achievements on the field contributed to the evolving landscape of Major League Baseball, where he established himself as a respected figure in the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1246 3998 535 1216 246 21 76 513 45 356 548 0.304 0.361 0.433 0.794 5979.4

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
16 48 8 13 3 0 0 5 6 3 0.271

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1995 NLCS CIN 4 12 0 2 1 0 0 1 1 1 0.167
1995 NLDS2 CIN 3 10 5 5 1 0 0 2 3 1 0.500
1990 WS CIN 4 14 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0.071
1990 NLCS CIN 5 12 3 5 1 0 0 1 1 0 0.417

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 982 890 7391 685 52 670
OF 61 48 68 1 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 982
Left Field 56
Right Field 6
Designated Hitter 43

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1998 Player of the Week Week of 1998-04-18
1994 Player of the Week Week of 1994-07-09
1991 Player of the Week Week of 1991-05-11
1990 Player of the Week Week of 1990-07-06

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2000 CIN NL $500,000
1999 CIN NL $450,000
1998 KCA AL $1,400,000
1997 CIN NL $3,100,000
1996 CIN NL $1,600,000
1995 CIN NL $3,300,000
1994 CIN NL $2,150,000
1993 CIN NL $1,275,000
1992 CIN NL $430,000
1991 CIN NL $180,000
1990 CIN NL $114,500
Total Career Earnings $14,499,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Michigan Ann Arbor MI 1984, 1985, 1986

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1994 Most Valuable Player NL 15th 18.0 392 0
1990 Rookie of the Year NL 3rd 13.0 120 0