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.
Morseโs 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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | SEA | AL | 72 | 230 | 27 | 64 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 23 | 3 | 18 | 50 | 0.278 | -107.1 |
| 2006 | SEA | AL | 21 | 43 | 5 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 0.372 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | SEA | AL | 9 | 18 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.444 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | SEA | AL | 5 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | WAS | NL | 32 | 52 | 4 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 0.250 | 9.0 |
| 2010 | WAS | NL | 98 | 266 | 36 | 77 | 12 | 2 | 15 | 41 | 0 | 22 | 64 | 0.289 | 952.9 |
| 2011 | WAS | NL | 146 | 522 | 73 | 158 | 36 | 0 | 31 | 95 | 2 | 36 | 126 | 0.303 | 2694.3 |
| 2012 | WAS | NL | 102 | 406 | 53 | 118 | 17 | 1 | 18 | 62 | 0 | 16 | 97 | 0.291 | 605.6 |
| 2013 | BAL | AL | 12 | 29 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.103 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | SEA | AL | 76 | 283 | 31 | 64 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 27 | 0 | 20 | 80 | 0.226 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | SFG | NL | 131 | 438 | 48 | 122 | 32 | 3 | 16 | 61 | 0 | 31 | 121 | 0.279 | 1251.8 |
| 2015 | MIA | NL | 53 | 160 | 8 | 34 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 55 | 0.212 | -488.2 |
| 2015 | PIT | NL | 45 | 69 | 6 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 21 | 0.275 | -488.2 |
| 2016 | PIT | NL | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | SFG | NL | 24 | 36 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 0.194 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | SEA | SS | 55 | 50 | 91 | 120 | 12 | 34 |
| 2005 | SEA | OF | 8 | 7 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | SEA | 1B | 2 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 | SEA | 3B | 5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | SEA | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | SEA | OF | 9 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | SEA | 1B | 5 | 3 | 35 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | SEA | 3B | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 | SEA | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | SEA | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | SEA | OF | 5 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | WAS | 1B | 11 | 3 | 46 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2009 | WAS | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | WAS | OF | 5 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | WAS | 1B | 19 | 5 | 58 | 5 | 0 | 4 |
| 2010 | WAS | OF | 72 | 64 | 123 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | WAS | 1B | 85 | 82 | 732 | 55 | 6 | 63 |
| 2011 | WAS | OF | 55 | 51 | 89 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 | WAS | 1B | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | WAS | OF | 92 | 93 | 146 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | BAL | OF | 10 | 9 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | SEA | 1B | 7 | 6 | 59 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| 2013 | SEA | OF | 62 | 62 | 108 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | SFN | 1B | 43 | 39 | 307 | 24 | 3 | 41 |
| 2014 | SFN | OF | 84 | 82 | 107 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | MIA | 1B | 36 | 35 | 316 | 14 | 0 | 29 |
| 2015 | MIA | OF | 6 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | PIT | 1B | 22 | 15 | 113 | 4 | 0 | 12 |
| 2016 | PIT | 1B | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | SFN | 1B | 10 | 7 | 38 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 | SFN | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 |