Jose Morales, baseball player, 2007-2011

Jose Morales

Born: 2/20/1983 in Rio Piedras, P.R.

MLB Debut: 2007-09-08 | Final Game: 2011-06-15

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Jose Guillermo Morales

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Biography

Jose Morales was a professional baseball player born in 1983, who played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2011. Known for his versatility as a position player, Morales appeared in a total of 96 games throughout his career. He showcased a solid batting average of .289, demonstrating a consistent ability to get on base during his time in the league. Despite not hitting any home runs, he contributed 21 RBIs to his teams, highlighting his capability to drive in runs when needed. Morales' playing career unfolded during a period characterized by offensive power and evolving player dynamics in the game. Although he did not steal any bases, his overall performance reflected a player who prioritized contact and situational hitting. His contributions were particularly felt in clutch moments, as evidenced by his ability to produce runs without the benefit of power hitting. Morales' tenure in the majors may have been brief, but his impact on the teams he played for was marked by his reliability and skillful approach at the plate.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
96 218 25 63 12 0 0 21 0 29 48 0.289 0.365 0.344 0.709 -24.8

Career AVG .289 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +10.8% above league average.

Career OBP .365 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — +11.1% above league average.

Career SLG .344 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — 16.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.709 vs. league average 0.739 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
2007 MIN AL 1 3 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
2009 MIN AL 54 119 14 37 6 0 0 7 0 14 22 0.311 .262 (+18%) .332 (+14%) .417 (-14%) .750 (-1%) 26.1
2010 MIN AL 19 36 4 7 2 0 0 7 0 6 14 0.194 — — — — 0.0
2011 COL NL 22 60 6 16 3 0 0 7 0 9 12 0.267 .255 (+5%) .320 (+10%) .399 (-21%) .719 (-7%) -50.9

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2009 ALDS1 MIN 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 2 19 2 0 2
2B 2 0 0 2 0 0
C 58 41 300 19 8 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2007 MIN C 1 1 5 1 0 0
2009 MIN C 29 19 135 9 3 0
2010 MIN 1B 2 2 19 2 0 2
2010 MIN C 11 4 43 1 0 0
2011 COL 2B 2 0 0 2 0 0
2011 COL C 17 17 117 8 5 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 58
First Base 2
Second Base 2
Designated Hitter 16

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2011 COL NL $420,000
2010 MIN AL $412,500
2009 MIN AL $400,000
Total Career Earnings $1,232,500