Seth Morehead, baseball player, 1957-1961

Seth Morehead

Born: 8/15/1934 in Houston, TX, USA

Died: 1/17/2006 in Shreveport, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1957-04-27 | Final Game: 1961-09-15

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Seth Marvin Morehead

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Biography

Seth Morehead, born in 1934, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1957 until his retirement in 1961. He played in an era marked by a transition in Major League Baseball, as teams began to embrace more dynamic playing styles and strategies. Morehead was known for his competitive spirit on the mound, where he exhibited a blend of determination and skill that characterized many pitchers of his time. Throughout his career, Morehead compiled a record of 5-19, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 4.81. He struck out 184 batters and secured 5 saves, showcasing his ability to both start games and come in for crucial relief appearances. While his win-loss record may not reflect a dominant career, Morehead's contributions on the mound were significant during his tenure, as he navigated the challenges of pitching in the late 1950s and early 1960s. His experiences and performance serve as a reminder of the perseverance required to succeed in the highly competitive landscape of professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
5 19 132 24 3 0 5 318.3 357 170 34 110 184 4.81 0

Career ERA 4.81 vs. league average 3.89 across their career seasons — 23.5% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1957 PHI NL 1 1 34 1 1 0 1 58.7 57 24 20 36 3.68 3.83 (+4%) 1867.2
1958 PHI NL 1 6 27 11 0 0 0 92.3 121 60 26 54 5.85 3.86 (-51%) 1297.8
1959 PHI NL 0 2 3 3 0 0 0 10.0 15 11 3 8 9.90 3.90 (-154%) -535.9
1959 CHC NL 0 1 11 2 0 0 0 18.7 25 10 8 9 4.82 3.90 (-23%) -
1960 CHC NL 2 9 45 7 2 0 4 123.3 123 54 46 64 3.94 3.82 (-3%) -
1961 ATL NL 1 0 12 0 0 0 0 15.3 16 11 7 13 6.46 4.03 (-60%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
132 62 3 9 2 0 0 3 0 3 26 0.145 0.185 0.177 0.362 0.0

Career AVG .145 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 43.6% below league average.

Career OBP .185 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 43.2% below league average.

Career SLG .177 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 54.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.362 vs. league average 0.718 across their career seasons — 49.6% 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
1957 PHI NL 34 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1958 PHI NL 27 22 1 4 0 0 0 1 0 2 11 0.182 — — — — 0.0
1959 PHI NL 3 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1959 CHC NL 11 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1960 CHC NL 45 29 1 4 1 0 0 2 0 1 13 0.138 — — — — 0.0
1961 ATL NL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 132 24 15 39 6 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1957 PHI P 34 1 3 7 1 0
1958 PHI P 27 11 3 10 5 1
1959 PHI P 3 3 1 1 0 0
1959 CHN P 11 2 0 0 0 0
1960 CHN P 45 7 8 19 0 1
1961 ML1 P 12 0 0 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 132

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Baylor University Waco TX 1952, 1953, 1954