John Morlan

Born: 11/22/1947 in Columbus, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1973-07-20 | Final Game: 1974-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 178 lbs

Full name: John Glen Morlan

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Biography

John Morlan, born in 1947, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from July 20, 1973, to September 29, 1974. Morlan played during a transformative period in Major League Baseball, marked by changes in pitching styles and offensive strategies. Throughout his brief career, he showcased his skills primarily with a focus on strikeouts, accumulating a total of 61 strikeouts over his time in the league. His career record concluded at 2 wins and 5 losses, complemented by an earned run average (ERA) of 4.16. Morlan's contributions to his teams were characterized by his competitive spirit and determination on the mound. Despite not recording any saves, his role as a pitcher was pivotal in navigating the challenges of the game during the early 1970s. His tenure in Major League Baseball, though short-lived, reflected the evolving nature of the sport as teams began to emphasize the importance of versatile pitching strategies. Morlan remains a part of baseball history, representing the era's unique blend of talent and the challenges faced by players in a rapidly changing sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	5	49	7	1	0	0	106.0	96	49	6	71	61	4.16	0

Career ERA 4.16 vs. league average 3.69 across their career seasons — 12.8% 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
1973	PIT	NL	2	2	10	7	1	0	0	41.0	42	18	23	23	3.95	3.75 (-5%)	-670.8
1974	PIT	NL	0	3	39	0	0	0	0	65.0	54	31	48	38	4.29	3.63 (-18%)	-881.9

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
49	18	2	2	1	0	0	1	0	2	8	0.111	0.200	0.167	0.367	0.0

Career AVG .111 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 56.7% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 38.4% below league average.

Career SLG .167 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 55.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.367 vs. league average 0.699 across their career seasons — 47.5% 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
1973	PIT	NL	10	11	2	2	1	0	0	1	0	1	6	0.182	—	—	—	—	0.0
1974	PIT	NL	39	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	49	7	7	9	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1973	PIT	P	10	7	3	3	0	0
1974	PIT	P	39	0	4	6	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	49

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Ohio University	Athens	OH	1967, 1968, 1969