Jose Morban

Born: 10/2/1979 in Santiago, Santiago, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2003-04-06 | Final Game: 2003-09-28

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 170 lbs

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Biography

Jose Morban, born in 1979, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2003 to 2006. Over his brief career, he appeared in 61 games, showcasing a combination of speed and defensive versatility. Morban recorded 10 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 5 runs while maintaining a batting average of .141. Known for his agility on the basepaths, he successfully stole 8 bases during his time in the league, demonstrating his ability to disrupt opposing pitchers. Morban's tenure in MLB coincided with a period of transition in baseball, with players increasingly focused on power hitting and the long ball. While his offensive numbers may not have reflected the typical production expected at the highest level, his contributions were often felt in strategic moments during games. His career, though short-lived, highlighted the challenges faced by many players attempting to carve out a niche in an era that prioritized offensive output.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
61	71	14	10	0	0	2	5	8	3	21	0.141	0.187	0.225	0.412	-594.5

Career AVG .141 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 46.7% below league average.

Career OBP .187 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 43.9% below league average.

Career SLG .225 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 46.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.412 vs. league average 0.755 across their career seasons — 45.4% below 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
2003	BAL	AL	61	71	14	10	0	0	2	5	8	3	21	0.141	.264 (-47%)	.332 (-44%)	.422 (-47%)	.754 (-45%)	-594.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	12	5	14	23	1	4
3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
SS	14	7	13	12	0	7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2003	BAL	2B	12	5	14	23	1	4
2003	BAL	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2003	BAL	SS	14	7	13	12	0	7

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	12
Third Base	1
Shortstop	14
Designated Hitter	14

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2003	BAL	AL	$300,000
Total Career Earnings			$300,000