Charlie Morton, baseball player, 2008

Charlie Morton

Born: 11/12/1983 in Flemington, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 2008-06-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Charles Alfred Morton

Biography

Charlie Morton is a professional baseball pitcher born in 1983, whose career spans from 2008 to the present. Known for his powerful fastball and effective curveball, Morton has established himself as a significant presence on the mound. With a career record of 138-123 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.01, he consistently demonstrates his ability to compete at a high level in Major League Baseball. Throughout his career, he has accumulated 2,047 strikeouts, showcasing his proficiency in overpowering hitters and his capacity to generate swings and misses. Morton is a two-time All-Star, an accolade that reflects his impact in pivotal games and his importance to his teams, particularly during the playoffs. His contributions have been instrumental in the success of various franchises, particularly during the era of competitive baseball where pitching depth is critical. As an active player, Morton continues to influence the game with his experience and skill, serving as a mentor to younger pitchers while also making significant contributions to his team's efforts both in regular-season play and postseason contention. His journey reflects the evolution of modern pitching, marked by an emphasis on analytics and the strategic use of pitch types.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
138 123 383 382 3 2 0 2125.7 1991 948 203 787 2047 4.01 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
384 321 9 27 5 0 0 7 0 3 170 0.084 0.092 0.100 0.192 -1183.7

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
18 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2022 NLDS1 ATL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2021 NLCS ATL 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000
2021 NLDS1 ATL 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
2021 WS ATL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2020 ALDS1 TBA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2020 ALCS TBA 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2020 WS TBA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2019 ALWC TBA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2019 ALDS1 TBA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2018 ALCS HOU 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2017 ALDS2 HOU 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2017 ALCS HOU 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2017 WS HOU 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
2013 NLDS1 PIT 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
7 5 18 17 0 80.0 67 32 33 92 3.60

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2022 NLDS1 ATL 0 1 1 1 0 2.0 4 3 1 3 13.50
2021 NLCS ATL 0 0 1 1 0 5.0 3 2 6 5 3.60
2021 NLDS1 ATL 0 1 2 2 0 9.3 7 4 2 14 3.86
2021 WS ATL 0 0 1 1 0 2.3 1 0 2 3 0.00
2020 ALCS TBA 2 0 2 2 0 10.7 7 0 2 11 0.00
2020 ALDS1 TBA 1 0 1 1 0 5.0 4 1 2 6 1.80
2020 WS TBA 0 1 1 1 0 4.3 7 5 1 6 10.38
2019 ALDS1 TBA 1 0 1 1 0 5.0 3 1 2 9 1.80
2019 ALWC TBA 1 0 1 1 0 5.0 5 0 3 4 0.00
2018 ALCS HOU 0 0 1 1 0 2.3 3 3 2 2 11.57
2017 ALCS HOU 1 1 2 2 0 8.7 8 7 3 8 7.27
2017 ALDS2 HOU 0 0 1 1 0 4.3 7 2 2 6 4.15
2017 WS HOU 1 0 2 1 0 10.3 5 2 1 11 1.74
2013 NLDS1 PIT 0 1 1 1 0 5.7 3 2 4 4 3.18

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 383 382 102 218 23 11

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 383

Awards & Honors

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 PHI NL $8,000,000
2015 PIT NL $8,000,000
2014 PIT NL $4,000,000
2013 PIT NL $2,000,000
2012 PIT NL $2,445,000
2011 PIT NL $441,000
2010 PIT NL $422,500
2009 ATL NL $405,000
Total Career Earnings $25,713,500

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2019 Cy Young Award AL 3rd 75.0 210 0
2019 Most Valuable Player AL 21th 1.0 420 0