Chet Morgan, baseball player, 1935-1938

Chet Morgan

Born: 6/6/1910 in Skene, MS, USA

Died: 9/20/1991 in Pasadena, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1935-04-19 | Final Game: 1938-09-29

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Chester Collins Morgan

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Biography

Chet Morgan, born in 1910, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1935 to 1938. As a position player, Morgan made a modest yet impactful contribution to the teams he played for, appearing in 88 games and amassing a batting average of .277. His ability to connect with the ball was evident in his total of 91 hits, though he did not record any home runs throughout his career. Morgan showcased his versatility and speed on the base paths, finishing with 5 stolen bases and driving in 28 runs during his time in Major League Baseball. Playing in an era that was characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game, Morgan's career unfolded during a period of evolving strategies and player roles. While his statistics may not reflect the power-hitting prowess that would later define the game, his solid batting average and ability to contribute in critical moments highlighted his value as a reliable player. Morgan's legacy, while perhaps overshadowed by the stars of his time, remains a testament to the hardworking athletes of early baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
88 329 52 91 7 1 0 28 5 25 12 0.277 0.330 0.304 0.634 -674.4

Career AVG .277 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .330 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .304 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 23.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.634 vs. league average 0.738 across their career seasons — 14.2% 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
1935 DET AL 14 23 2 4 1 0 0 1 0 5 0 0.174 — — — — 0.0
1938 DET AL 74 306 50 87 6 1 0 27 5 20 12 0.284 .272 (+4%) .341 (-3%) .392 (-21%) .734 (-13%) -674.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 78 0 202 6 5 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1935 DET OF 4 0 10 0 1 0
1938 DET OF 74 0 192 6 4 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 9
Center Field 69