Moe Morhardt, baseball player, 1961-1962

Moe Morhardt

Born: 1/16/1937 in Manchester, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1961-09-07 | Final Game: 1962-05-19

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Meredith Goodwin Morhardt

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Biography

Moe Morhardt was a professional baseball player born in 1937, who played as a position player during the early 1960s. His Major League Baseball career spanned from September 7, 1961, to May 19, 1962, during a time when the sport was transitioning into a new era of power hitting and greater offensive production. Over the course of his brief career, Morhardt appeared in 25 games, where he recorded 7 hits and drove in 3 runs, finishing with a batting average of .206. Though his time in the majors was limited, Morhardt contributed to his teams with a strong work ethic and determination. He did not hit any home runs or steal bases during his career, but his presence on the field exemplified the spirit of the game in an era marked by the emergence of new stars and changing playing styles. Morhardt's journey through baseball reflects the experiences of many players who carved out their paths in a competitive environment, making his story a part of the rich tapestry of the sport's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
25 34 4 7 0 0 0 3 0 5 13 0.206 0.308 0.206 0.514 0.0

Career AVG .206 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 20.2% below league average.

Career OBP .308 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 5.9% below league average.

Career SLG .206 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 48.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.514 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — 29.0% 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
1961 CHC NL 7 18 3 5 0 0 0 1 0 3 5 0.278 — — — — 0.0
1962 CHC NL 18 16 1 2 0 0 0 2 0 2 8 0.125 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 7 7 72 3 3 9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1961 CHN 1B 7 7 72 3 3 9

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 7

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Connecticut Storrs CT 1957, 1958, 1959