Justin Morneau, baseball player, 247 home runs, 2003-2016

Justin Morneau

Born: 5/15/1981 in New Westminster, BC, CAN

MLB Debut: 2003-06-10 | Final Game: 2016-10-02

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Justin Ernest George Morneau

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Biography

Justin Morneau, born in 1981, was a prominent first baseman in Major League Baseball, known for his power-hitting and consistent performance throughout his career from 2003 to 2016. Playing primarily for the Minnesota Twins, Morneau established himself as one of the premier hitters of his era, finishing his career with 1,603 hits, 247 home runs, and 985 RBIs, all contributing to a solid batting average of .281. His ability to drive in runs and contribute to his team's offensive output earned him four All-Star selections, showcasing his status among the league's elite during his playing years. Morneau's career unfolded during a dynamic period in baseball, marked by the transition from the steroid era to a more scrutinized and balanced game. Despite facing challenges, including injuries later in his career, he remained a key player for the Twins and had notable stints with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Colorado Rockies. His combination of power and contact hitting, along with his leadership on and off the field, solidified his legacy as one of the top first basemen of his generation, leaving an indelible mark on the franchise and the game itself.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1545 5699 772 1603 349 23 247 985 5 573 988 0.281 0.348 0.481 0.828 13313.4

Career AVG .281 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — +8.2% above league average.

Career OBP .348 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — +6.4% above league average.

Career SLG .481 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — +16.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.828 vs. league average 0.739 across their career seasons — +12.1% above 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
2003 MIN AL 40 106 14 24 4 0 4 16 0 9 30 0.226 .264 (-14%) .332 (-14%) .422 (-11%) .754 (-12%) -228.9
2004 MIN AL 74 280 39 76 17 0 19 58 0 28 54 0.271 .266 (+2%) .335 (+1%) .427 (+25%) .762 (+15%) 732.6
2005 MIN AL 141 490 62 117 23 4 22 79 0 44 94 0.239 .264 (-10%) .330 (-8%) .418 (+4%) .749 (-1%) -237.1
2006 MIN AL 157 592 97 190 37 1 34 130 3 53 93 0.321 .269 (+19%) .336 (+11%) .431 (+29%) .768 (+22%) 2660.6
2007 MIN AL 157 590 84 160 31 3 31 111 1 64 91 0.271 .268 (+1%) .335 (+2%) .422 (+16%) .758 (+10%) 1170.8
2008 MIN AL 163 623 97 187 47 4 23 129 0 76 85 0.300 .263 (+14%) .333 (+12%) .416 (+20%) .749 (+16%) 2176.9
2009 MIN AL 135 508 85 139 31 1 30 100 0 72 86 0.274 .262 (+4%) .332 (+9%) .417 (+23%) .750 (+17%) 1792.8
2010 MIN AL 81 296 53 102 25 1 18 56 0 50 62 0.345 .257 (+34%) .325 (+34%) .402 (+53%) .728 (+45%) 2567.0
2011 MIN AL 69 264 19 60 16 0 4 30 0 19 44 0.227 .255 (-11%) .320 (-11%) .399 (-16%) .719 (-14%) -677.7
2012 MIN AL 134 505 63 135 26 2 19 77 1 49 102 0.267 .254 (+5%) .318 (+5%) .405 (+8%) .724 (+7%) 637.0
2013 MIN AL 127 495 56 128 32 0 17 74 0 37 98 0.259 .253 (+2%) .317 (-1%) .396 (+8%) .714 (+4%) 292.6
2013 PIT NL 25 77 6 20 4 0 0 3 0 13 12 0.260 .253 (+2%) .317 (+16%) .396 (-21%) .714 (-5%) 292.6
2014 COL NL 135 502 62 160 32 3 17 82 0 34 60 0.319 .251 (+27%) .313 (+16%) .386 (+28%) .700 (+23%) 2115.1
2015 COL NL 49 168 19 52 10 3 3 15 0 13 25 0.310 .254 (+22%) .316 (+14%) .404 (+13%) .721 (+14%) 403.6
2016 CHW AL 58 203 16 53 14 1 6 25 0 12 52 0.261 .255 (+2%) .321 (-6%) .417 (+3%) .738 (-1%) -91.1

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
13 53 8 16 4 0 2 4 1 5 0.302

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2013 NLDS1 PIT 5 20 4 6 1 0 0 0 0 2 0.300
2013 NLWC PIT 1 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.250
2006 ALDS2 MIN 3 12 3 5 1 0 2 2 0 0 0.417
2004 ALDS2 MIN 4 17 1 4 2 0 0 2 0 3 0.235

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1324 1296 11239 921 49 1180

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2003 MIN 1B 7 2 29 4 1 1
2004 MIN 1B 61 61 523 41 3 54
2005 MIN 1B 138 128 1191 91 8 123
2006 MIN 1B 153 152 1297 111 8 113
2007 MIN 1B 143 143 1189 102 5 122
2008 MIN 1B 155 155 1316 89 4 149
2009 MIN 1B 123 123 952 90 3 88
2010 MIN 1B 77 77 674 59 1 64
2011 MIN 1B 56 55 440 44 1 52
2012 MIN 1B 99 99 879 72 6 105
2013 MIN 1B 112 111 999 86 3 117
2013 PIT 1B 25 22 223 14 1 16
2014 COL 1B 131 126 1170 86 4 122
2015 COL 1B 44 42 357 32 1 54

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1324
Designated Hitter 190

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2014 Player of the Week Week of 2014-04-20
2009 Player of the Week Week of 2009-07-04
2008 Silver Slugger 1B
2007 Player of the Month May
2007 Player of the Week Week of 2007-07-07
2006 Most Valuable Player
2006 Silver Slugger 1B
2006 TSN All-Star 1B

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2015 COL NL $6,750,000
2014 COL NL $5,000,000
2013 MIN AL $15,000,000
2012 MIN AL $15,000,000
2011 MIN AL $15,000,000
2010 MIN AL $15,000,000
2009 MIN AL $11,600,000
2008 MIN AL $8,400,000
2007 MIN AL $4,500,000
2006 MIN AL $385,000
2005 MIN AL $345,000
Total Career Earnings $96,980,000

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2014 Most Valuable Player NL 23th 2.0 420 0
2008 Most Valuable Player AL 2nd 257.0 392 7
2007 Most Valuable Player AL 20th 3.0 392 0
2006 Most Valuable Player AL 1st 320.0 392 15