Russ Morman

Born: 4/28/1962 in Independence, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1986-08-03 | Final Game: 1997-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Russell Lee Morman

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Biography

Russ Morman, born in 1962, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1986 until 1997. Primarily a position player, Morman played in a total of 207 games over his career, showcasing his versatility and determination on the field. He finished with a batting average of .249, accumulating 117 hits, which included 10 home runs and 43 RBIs. In addition to his offensive contributions, Morman also demonstrated speed on the bases, recording 3 stolen bases during his tenure in the league. Morman's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the increasing popularity of power hitting and the evolving strategies of the game. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions were significant in the context of his teams' offensive efforts. Morman's playing style combined a solid batting approach with an ability to perform under pressure, attributes that allowed him to carve out a niche in the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball. His journey reflects the experiences of many players who navigated the complexities of professional baseball during the late 20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
207	470	51	117	17	4	10	43	3	35	102	0.249	0.304	0.366	0.670	-578.5

Career AVG .249 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .304 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 7.7% below league average.

Career SLG .366 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 8.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.670 vs. league average 0.730 across their career seasons — 8.2% 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
1986	CHW	AL	49	159	18	40	5	0	4	17	1	16	36	0.252	.257 (-2%)	.325 (-1%)	.395 (-9%)	.720 (-5%)	-125.3
1988	CHW	AL	40	75	8	18	2	0	0	3	0	3	17	0.240	.254 (-6%)	.317 (-15%)	.377 (-29%)	.695 (-23%)	-279.5
1989	CHW	AL	37	58	5	13	2	0	0	8	1	6	16	0.224	.254 (-12%)	.319 (-9%)	.375 (-31%)	.694 (-21%)	-190.5
1990	KCR	AL	12	37	5	10	4	2	1	3	0	3	3	0.270	—	—	—	—	0.0
1991	KCR	AL	12	23	1	6	0	0	0	1	0	1	5	0.261	—	—	—	—	0.0
1994	MIA	NL	13	33	2	7	0	1	1	2	0	2	9	0.212	—	—	—	—	0.0
1995	MIA	NL	34	72	9	20	2	1	3	7	0	3	12	0.278	.266 (+4%)	.337 (-7%)	.417 (+10%)	.755 (+3%)	16.8
1996	MIA	NL	6	6	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1997	MIA	NL	4	7	3	2	1	0	1	2	1	0	2	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	129	90	744	61	9	75
OF	40	36	45	2	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1986	CHA	1B	47	45	342	26	4	31
1988	CHA	1B	22	8	101	5	2	8
1988	CHA	OF	10	10	13	0	0	0
1989	CHA	1B	35	22	157	13	2	21
1990	KCA	1B	3	2	19	3	0	1
1990	KCA	OF	8	8	8	1	0	0
1991	KCA	1B	8	4	44	3	0	2
1991	KCA	OF	2	2	3	0	0	0
1994	FLO	1B	8	8	66	9	1	10
1995	FLO	1B	3	1	10	2	0	1
1995	FLO	OF	18	15	21	0	1	0
1996	FLO	1B	2	0	2	0	0	1
1997	FLO	1B	1	0	3	0	0	0
1997	FLO	OF	2	1	0	1	0	0