Mike Morse

Born: 3/22/1982 in Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2005-05-31 | Final Game: 2017-05-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 245 lbs

Full name: Michael John Morse

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Biography

Mike Morse, born in 1982, was a notable position player in Major League Baseball whose career spanned from 2005 until his retirement in 2017. Primarily recognized for his powerful hitting, Morse played in 832 games and accumulated 705 hits, which included 105 home runs and 355 RBIs. His career batting average stood at .274, a testament to his consistency at the plate during a time when offensive production was highly valued in the game. Morse was also known for his occasional speed on the bases, recording 6 stolen bases throughout his career. Morse’s playing style was characterized by a blend of power and contact hitting, allowing him to leave a significant mark on the teams he played for, including the Seattle Mariners, Washington Nationals, and San Francisco Giants. He was a key contributor to the Nationals' success in the early 2010s, showcasing his ability to deliver in clutch situations. Throughout his career, Morse earned recognition for his contributions during the postseason, notably helping the Nationals reach the playoffs. His journey reflects the evolution of the game during the 2000s and 2010s, where power hitters began to dominate the landscape of Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
832 2569 296 705 139 8 105 355 6 178 668 0.274 0.331 0.457 0.788 4883.1

Career AVG .274 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — +6.0% above league average.

Career OBP .331 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .457 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — +11.2% above league average.

Career OPS 0.788 vs. league average 0.736 across their career seasons — +7.0% 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
2005 SEA AL 72 230 27 64 10 1 3 23 3 18 50 0.278 .264 (+5%) .330 (+6%) .418 (-12%) .749 (-4%) -107.1
2006 SEA AL 21 43 5 16 5 0 0 11 1 3 7 0.372 — — — — 0.0
2007 SEA AL 9 18 1 8 2 0 0 3 0 1 4 0.444 — — — — 0.0
2008 SEA AL 5 9 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.222 — — — — 0.0
2009 WAS NL 32 52 4 13 3 0 3 10 0 3 16 0.250 .262 (-5%) .332 (-13%) .417 (+15%) .750 (+3%) 9.0
2010 WAS NL 98 266 36 77 12 2 15 41 0 22 64 0.289 .257 (+12%) .325 (+8%) .402 (+29%) .728 (+19%) 952.9
2011 WAS NL 146 522 73 158 36 0 31 95 2 36 126 0.303 .255 (+19%) .320 (+12%) .399 (+38%) .719 (+26%) 2694.3
2012 WAS NL 102 406 53 118 17 1 18 62 0 16 97 0.291 .254 (+14%) .318 (+1%) .405 (+16%) .724 (+9%) 605.6
2013 SEA AL 76 283 31 64 13 0 13 27 0 20 80 0.226 .253 (-11%) .317 (-11%) .396 (+3%) .714 (-3%) -192.1
2013 BAL AL 12 29 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 0.103 — — — — -192.1
2014 SFG NL 131 438 48 122 32 3 16 61 0 31 121 0.279 .251 (+11%) .313 (+7%) .386 (+23%) .700 (+16%) 1251.8
2015 MIA NL 53 160 8 34 4 0 4 12 0 12 55 0.212 .254 (-16%) .316 (-13%) .404 (-23%) .721 (-18%) -488.2
2015 PIT NL 45 69 6 19 3 1 1 7 0 11 21 0.275 .254 (+8%) .316 (+23%) .404 (-3%) .721 (+8%) -488.2
2016 PIT NL 6 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2017 SFG NL 24 36 1 7 1 0 1 3 0 3 14 0.194 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
16 40 5 12 1 0 2 7 1 9 0.300

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2015 NLWC PIT 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000
2014 NLCS SFN 4 4 1 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 0.500
2014 WS SFN 6 16 2 4 1 0 0 4 1 5 0.250
2012 NLDS1 WAS 5 19 2 5 0 0 1 2 0 4 0.263

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 242 197 1728 115 9 169
3B 9 2 1 10 0 3
OF 410 386 629 17 5 3
SS 57 50 91 120 12 34

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2005 SEA OF 8 7 10 1 0 1
2005 SEA SS 55 50 91 120 12 34
2006 SEA 1B 2 1 11 0 0 2
2006 SEA 3B 5 1 0 3 0 1
2006 SEA OF 9 5 9 1 0 0
2006 SEA SS 1 0 0 0 0 0
2007 SEA 1B 5 3 35 1 0 0
2007 SEA 3B 3 1 0 5 0 2
2007 SEA OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
2007 SEA SS 1 0 0 0 0 0
2008 SEA OF 5 3 6 2 0 0
2009 WAS 1B 11 3 46 6 0 6
2009 WAS 3B 1 0 1 2 0 0
2009 WAS OF 5 4 11 0 0 0
2010 WAS 1B 19 5 58 5 0 4
2010 WAS OF 72 64 123 2 0 1
2011 WAS 1B 85 82 732 55 6 63
2011 WAS OF 55 51 89 4 1 1
2012 WAS 1B 1 0 8 1 0 0
2012 WAS OF 92 93 146 3 1 0
2013 SEA 1B 7 6 59 3 0 9
2013 SEA OF 62 62 108 1 1 0
2013 BAL OF 10 9 13 0 0 0
2014 SFN 1B 43 39 307 24 3 41
2014 SFN OF 84 82 107 2 2 0
2015 MIA 1B 36 35 316 14 0 29
2015 MIA OF 6 6 6 1 0 0
2015 PIT 1B 22 15 113 4 0 12
2016 PIT 1B 1 1 5 0 0 1
2017 SFN 1B 10 7 38 2 0 2
2017 SFN OF 1 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 242
Third Base 9
Shortstop 57
Left Field 244
Right Field 179
Designated Hitter 38

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2012 This Year in Baseball Oddity of the Year MLB.com GIBBY

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 PIT NL $8,000,000
2014 SFN NL $6,000,000
2013 SEA AL $7,000,000
2012 WAS NL $3,500,000
2011 WAS NL $1,050,000
2010 WAS NL $410,000
2008 SEA AL $393,500
Total Career Earnings $26,353,500

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2011 Most Valuable Player NL 19th 5.0 448 0