Jerry Morales

Born: 2/18/1949 in Yabucoa, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1969-09-05 | Final Game: 1983-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Julio Ruben Morales

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Biography

Jerry Morales, born in 1949, was a professional baseball player who enjoyed a career spanning from 1969 to 1983. Primarily known as a position player, Morales participated in 1,441 games over his career, showcasing his versatility and durability on the field. He achieved notable offensive statistics, finishing with 1,173 hits, 95 home runs, and 570 RBIs, alongside a batting average of .259. Additionally, he demonstrated a blend of speed and power, accumulating 37 stolen bases throughout his tenure in Major League Baseball. Morales was recognized for his talent and contributions to the game, earning an All-Star selection during his career. His playing style reflected the transitional period of baseball in the late 20th century, characterized by a shift towards increased offensive production and athleticism. As a player who competed in both the traditional and more modern aspects of the sport, Morales left a lasting impact on the teams he represented and remains a notable figure in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1441	4528	516	1173	199	36	95	570	37	366	567	0.259	0.313	0.382	0.695	-1276.3

Career AVG .259 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .313 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .382 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.695 vs. league average 0.702 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
1969	SDP	NL	19	41	5	8	2	0	1	6	0	5	7	0.195	—	—	—	—	0.0
1970	SDP	NL	28	58	6	9	0	1	1	4	0	3	11	0.155	.253 (-39%)	.325 (-40%)	.385 (-37%)	.711 (-38%)	-379.9
1971	SDP	NL	12	17	1	2	0	0	0	1	1	2	2	0.118	—	—	—	—	0.0
1972	SDP	NL	115	347	38	83	15	7	4	18	4	35	54	0.239	.243 (-2%)	.310 (-1%)	.353 (+1%)	.664 (avg)	-46.9
1973	SDP	NL	122	388	47	109	23	2	9	34	6	27	55	0.281	.256 (+9%)	.325 (avg)	.378 (+11%)	.703 (+6%)	310.6
1974	CHC	NL	151	534	70	146	21	7	15	82	2	46	63	0.273	.256 (+6%)	.324 (+2%)	.369 (+15%)	.693 (+9%)	787.7
1975	CHC	NL	153	578	62	156	21	0	12	91	3	50	65	0.270	.257 (+5%)	.327 (avg)	.374 (-1%)	.701 (-1%)	-122.5
1976	CHC	NL	140	537	66	147	17	0	16	67	3	41	49	0.274	.255 (+7%)	.320 (+1%)	.360 (+9%)	.681 (+5%)	502.1
1977	CHC	NL	136	490	56	142	34	5	11	69	0	43	75	0.290	.264 (+10%)	.329 (+6%)	.401 (+11%)	.730 (+9%)	819.1
1978	STL	NL	130	457	44	109	19	8	4	46	4	33	44	0.239	.257 (-8%)	.323 (-11%)	.378 (-10%)	.702 (-10%)	-1048.6
1979	DET	AL	129	440	50	93	23	1	14	56	10	30	56	0.211	.265 (-20%)	.329 (-21%)	.397 (-9%)	.727 (-14%)	-1428.4
1980	NYN	NL	94	193	19	49	7	1	3	30	2	13	31	0.254	.264 (-4%)	.326 (-10%)	.387 (-10%)	.714 (-10%)	-451.1
1981	CHC	NL	84	245	27	70	6	2	1	25	1	22	29	0.286	.255 (+12%)	.320 (+7%)	.368 (-8%)	.688 (-1%)	1.1
1982	CHC	NL	65	116	14	33	2	2	4	30	1	9	7	0.284	.261 (+9%)	.324 (+3%)	.388 (+13%)	.712 (+8%)	154.9
1983	CHC	NL	63	87	11	17	9	0	0	11	0	7	19	0.195	.260 (-25%)	.324 (-22%)	.389 (-23%)	.714 (-23%)	-374.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	4	0	0	0	1	0
OF	1256	1088	2357	73	43	21

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1969	SDN	OF	19	11	27	2	0	1
1970	SDN	OF	26	14	25	0	2	0
1971	SDN	OF	7	4	8	0	0	0
1972	SDN	3B	4	0	0	0	1	0
1972	SDN	OF	96	82	214	8	3	2
1973	SDN	OF	100	89	214	5	2	1
1974	CHN	OF	143	132	266	5	7	2
1975	CHN	OF	151	147	273	11	6	1
1976	CHN	OF	136	135	273	12	5	6
1977	CHN	OF	128	122	247	8	4	3
1978	SLN	OF	126	119	254	5	6	0
1979	DET	OF	119	106	206	6	3	2
1980	NYN	OF	63	39	107	3	3	1
1981	CHN	OF	72	55	142	2	2	1
1982	CHN	OF	41	21	72	5	0	1
1983	CHN	OF	29	12	29	1	0	0