Morris Nettles
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1974-1975)
Morris Nettles was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1974 to 1975 for the California Angels, a span of 2 seasons. In 168 career games, he hit .247 with 116 hits and 31 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 170 lb
- Died
- 1/24/2017 in Venice, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1974-04-26
- Last Game
- 1975-09-28
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 168 | 469 | 77 | 116 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 42 | 42 | 95 | .247 | .310 | .279 | .589 | -1,045 |
Career AVG .247 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .310 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .279 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — 24.8% below league average.
Career OPS .589 vs. league average .697 across their career seasons — 15.5% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | CAL | AL | 56 | 175 | 27 | 48 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 20 | 16 | 38 | .274 | .256 (+7%) | .324 (+3%) | .369 (-19%) | .693 (-9%) | -187.1 |
| 1975 | CAL | AL | 112 | 294 | 50 | 68 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 57 | .231 | .257 (-10%) | .327 (-10%) | .374 (-28%) | .701 (-20%) | -858.2 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 168 | 469 | 77 | 116 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 42 | 42 | 95 | .247 | — | — | — | — | -1,045 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (168 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 78 | 207 | 33 | 50 | 0 | 13 | .242 |
| Away | 90 | 262 | 44 | 66 | 0 | 18 | .252 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975-09-28 | LAA | OAK | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-09-26 | LAA | OAK | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-09-23 | LAA | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-09-22 | LAA | CHW | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-09-20 | LAA | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1975-09-19 | LAA | MIN | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-09-17 | LAA | TEX | W | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-09-15 | LAA | MIN | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-09-12 | LAA | KCR | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1975-09-10 | LAA | CHW | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 44 |
| Center Field | 75 |
| Right Field | 31 |
| Designated Hitter | 8 |
Morris Nettles: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 26, 1974 and the final game on September 28, 1975, Morris Nettles built the record summarized on this page. Nettles's only club in the season tables is the California Angels. Nettles played primarily as an outfielder and batted and threw left-handed. The bio adds a birth date on January 26, 1952, in Los Angeles, CA, USA and a listed size of 6'1" and 170 pounds. Nettles died on January 24, 2017, in Venice, CA, USA.
Across 168 games at the plate, Nettles's career line reads 116 hits in 469 at bats for a .247 average, along with 31 runs batted in and 42 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .310 clip and slugging .279, Nettles finished with a .589 OPS. Against a .257 league average for those years, Nettles's .247 average was near the norm. By OPS the gap is 15.5% below league average (.589 against .697). Nettles collected a career-high 68 hits in 1975. Nettles drove in a season-high 23 runs in 1975. On the bases, the high point was 22 steals in 1975. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .231 in 1975, did not top the league's .257.
Frequently Asked Questions about Morris Nettles
- What years did Morris Nettles play?
- Morris Nettles played in Major League Baseball from 1974 to 1975.
- Was Morris Nettles a pitcher?
- No. Morris Nettles was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Morris Nettles hit?
- Morris Nettles hit 0 career home runs with 116 hits.
- What teams did Morris Nettles play for?
- Morris Nettles played for one team, the California Angels (1974–1975).
- What were Morris Nettles's career stats?
- In 168 games, Morris Nettles had 116 hits, 31 RBI, 77 runs, and 42 stolen bases, with a .247 batting average.
- What position did Morris Nettles play?
- Morris Nettles played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Morris Nettles and how much did he weigh?
- Morris Nettles was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 170 pounds.
- What was Morris Nettles's career batting average?
- Morris Nettles batted .247 over his career, with 116 hits in 469 at bats.
- How many RBI did Morris Nettles have?
- Morris Nettles drove in 31 runs in his career.
- Is Morris Nettles in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Morris Nettles has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.