Morgan Burkhart, baseball player, 2000-2003

Morgan Burkhart

Born: 1/29/1972 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 2000-06-27 | Final Game: 2003-07-02

Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: Morgan Boyd Burkhart

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Biography

Morgan Burkhart, born in 1972, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2003. Primarily serving as a position player, Burkhart played a total of 42 games during his career, showcasing his skills primarily as a utility player. He recorded 30 hits, including 5 home runs, and drove in 23 runs, concluding his career with a batting average of .248. Despite not being known for his speed on the bases, as evidenced by his 0 stolen bases, Burkhart's contributions came through his power and ability to produce runs during a period characterized by an offensive surge in the game. Burkhart's career unfolded during a time when baseball was experiencing a renaissance in popularity, with the steroid era influencing many aspects of play. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, his persistence and dedication to the game reflected the spirit of many players who contributed to the fabric of baseball during the early 2000s. After his retirement in 2003, Burkhart's journey through the league served as a reminder of the diverse paths players take in their pursuit of success in America's pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
42 121 20 30 4 0 5 23 0 19 38 0.248 0.366 0.405 0.770 346.6

Career AVG .248 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 6.9% below league average.

Career OBP .366 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — +8.6% above league average.

Career SLG .405 vs. league average .429 across their career seasons — 5.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.770 vs. league average 0.765 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2000 BOS AL 25 73 16 21 3 0 4 18 0 17 25 0.288 .270 (+6%) .344 (+28%) .437 (+13%) .782 (+20%) 346.6
2001 BOS AL 11 33 3 6 1 0 1 4 0 1 11 0.182 — — — — 0.0
2003 KCR AL 6 15 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 12 7 65 3 1 7
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2000 BOS 1B 5 2 26 1 1 1
2000 BOS OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
2001 BOS 1B 5 4 29 2 0 4
2003 KCA 1B 2 1 10 0 0 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 12
Left Field 1
Designated Hitter 27

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Central Missouri Warrensburg MO 1994
Texas State University San Marcos TX 1993