Mike Morse

Born: 3/22/1982 in Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2005-05-31 | Final Game: 2017-05-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 245 lbs

Full name: Michael John Morse

Biography

Mike Morse, born in 1982, was a notable position player in Major League Baseball whose career spanned from 2005 until his retirement in 2017. Primarily recognized for his powerful hitting, Morse played in 832 games and accumulated 705 hits, which included 105 home runs and 355 RBIs. His career batting average stood at .274, a testament to his consistency at the plate during a time when offensive production was highly valued in the game. Morse was also known for his occasional speed on the bases, recording 6 stolen bases throughout his career. Morseโ€™s playing style was characterized by a blend of power and contact hitting, allowing him to leave a significant mark on the teams he played for, including the Seattle Mariners, Washington Nationals, and San Francisco Giants. He was a key contributor to the Nationals' success in the early 2010s, showcasing his ability to deliver in clutch situations. Throughout his career, Morse earned recognition for his contributions during the postseason, notably helping the Nationals reach the playoffs. His journey reflects the evolution of the game during the 2000s and 2010s, where power hitters began to dominate the landscape of Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
832 2569 296 705 139 8 105 355 6 178 668 0.274 0.331 0.457 0.788 4883.1

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
16 40 5 12 1 0 2 7 1 9 0.300

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2015 NLWC PIT 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000
2014 NLCS SFN 4 4 1 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 0.500
2014 WS SFN 6 16 2 4 1 0 0 4 1 5 0.250
2012 NLDS1 WAS 5 19 2 5 0 0 1 2 0 4 0.263

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 242 197 1728 115 9 169
3B 9 2 1 10 0 3
OF 410 386 629 17 5 3
SS 57 50 91 120 12 34

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 242
Third Base 9
Shortstop 57
Left Field 244
Right Field 179
Designated Hitter 38

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2012 This Year in Baseball Oddity of the Year MLB.com GIBBY

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 PIT NL $8,000,000
2014 SFN NL $6,000,000
2013 SEA AL $7,000,000
2012 WAS NL $3,500,000
2011 WAS NL $1,050,000
2010 WAS NL $410,000
2008 SEA AL $393,500
Total Career Earnings $26,353,500

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2011 Most Valuable Player NL 19th 5.0 448 0