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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | DET | AL | 77 | 108 | 26 | 31 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 19 | 3 | 9 | 25 | 0.287 | 47.3 |
| 1962 | DET | AL | 90 | 195 | 30 | 51 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 1 | 32 | 32 | 0.262 | 250.5 |
| 1963 | DET | AL | 6 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
| 1963 | ATL | NL | 15 | 28 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.179 | 0.0 |
| 1966 | LAA | AL | 15 | 50 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 0.220 | -217.9 |
| 1967 | LAA | AL | 80 | 201 | 23 | 63 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 22 | 29 | 0.313 | 655.4 |
| 1968 | LAA | AL | 81 | 163 | 13 | 44 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 0.270 | 179.2 |
| 1969 | LAA | AL | 87 | 172 | 18 | 42 | 10 | 1 | 7 | 32 | 0 | 28 | 29 | 0.244 | 503.2 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | DET | OF | 30 | 18 | 39 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 1962 | DET | 1B | 3 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962 | DET | OF | 62 | 45 | 110 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 1963 | DET | OF | 3 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | ML1 | OF | 9 | 5 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966 | CAL | OF | 14 | 14 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967 | CAL | OF | 61 | 48 | 83 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | CAL | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | CAL | OF | 50 | 39 | 64 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1969 | CAL | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | CAL | OF | 49 | 44 | 70 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
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 |