Bubba Morton, baseball player, 1961-1969

Bubba Morton

Born: 12/13/1931 in Washington, DC, USA

Died: 1/14/2006 in Seattle, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1961-04-19 | Final Game: 1969-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Wycliffe Nathaniel Morton

Biography

Bubba Morton, born in 1931, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1961 to 1969. Over the course of his career, he played in 451 games, primarily as a position player. Morton compiled a batting average of .267, amassing 248 hits and 14 home runs, while driving in 128 runs. Additionally, he showcased his speed on the basepaths with 7 stolen bases, contributing to his team's offensive efforts during a dynamic period in baseball history. Morton played in an era marked by significant changes in the game, including the transition from the deadball era to a period characterized by increased power hitting and offensive production. His contributions on the field, though perhaps overshadowed by some of his contemporaries, reflected the hard-nosed, competitive spirit of players during the 1960s. His ability to hit for average and drive in runs made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for, leaving a lasting impression on fans and baseball historians alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
451 928 117 248 37 8 14 128 7 111 143 0.267 0.351 0.370 0.720 1417.6

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 4 3 16 0 0 0
3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
OF 278 215 412 13 5 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 4
Third Base 1
Left Field 33
Center Field 38
Right Field 213

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Howard University Washington DC 1954