Bubba Morton

Born: 12/13/1931 in Washington, DC, USA

Died: 1/14/2006 in Seattle, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1961-04-19 | Final Game: 1969-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Wycliffe Nathaniel Morton

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Biography

Bubba Morton, born in 1931, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1961 to 1969. Over the course of his career, he played in 451 games, primarily as a position player. Morton compiled a batting average of .267, amassing 248 hits and 14 home runs, while driving in 128 runs. Additionally, he showcased his speed on the basepaths with 7 stolen bases, contributing to his team's offensive efforts during a dynamic period in baseball history. Morton played in an era marked by significant changes in the game, including the transition from the deadball era to a period characterized by increased power hitting and offensive production. His contributions on the field, though perhaps overshadowed by some of his contemporaries, reflected the hard-nosed, competitive spirit of players during the 1960s. His ability to hit for average and drive in runs made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for, leaving a lasting impression on fans and baseball historians alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
451	928	117	248	37	8	14	128	7	111	143	0.267	0.351	0.370	0.720	1417.6

Career AVG .267 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — +7.7% above league average.

Career OBP .351 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — +11.7% above league average.

Career SLG .370 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.720 vs. league average 0.686 across their career seasons — near 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	DET	AL	77	108	26	31	5	1	2	19	3	9	25	0.287	.258 (+11%)	.328 (+4%)	.399 (+2%)	.727 (+3%)	47.3
1962	DET	AL	90	195	30	51	6	3	4	17	1	32	32	0.262	.257 (+2%)	.326 (+12%)	.393 (-2%)	.719 (+4%)	250.5
1963	DET	AL	6	11	2	1	0	0	0	2	0	2	1	0.091	—	—	—	—	0.0
1963	ATL	NL	15	28	1	5	0	0	0	4	0	2	3	0.179	—	—	—	—	0.0
1966	LAA	AL	15	50	4	11	1	0	0	4	1	2	6	0.220	.248 (-11%)	.309 (-19%)	.376 (-36%)	.685 (-29%)	-217.9
1967	LAA	AL	80	201	23	63	9	3	0	32	0	22	29	0.313	.242 (+29%)	.306 (+26%)	.357 (+9%)	.663 (+17%)	655.4
1968	LAA	AL	81	163	13	44	6	0	1	18	2	14	18	0.270	.236 (+14%)	.298 (+14%)	.340 (-4%)	.638 (+4%)	179.2
1969	LAA	AL	87	172	18	42	10	1	7	32	0	28	29	0.244	.248 (-2%)	.320 (+11%)	.369 (+18%)	.689 (+15%)	503.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	4	3	16	0	0	0
3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
OF	278	215	412	13	5	4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1961	DET	OF	30	18	39	1	2	1
1962	DET	1B	3	3	14	0	0	0
1962	DET	OF	62	45	110	4	1	1
1963	DET	OF	3	2	7	0	1	0
1963	ML1	OF	9	5	14	0	0	0
1966	CAL	OF	14	14	25	1	0	0
1967	CAL	OF	61	48	83	1	0	0
1968	CAL	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1968	CAL	OF	50	39	64	1	1	1
1969	CAL	1B	1	0	2	0	0	0
1969	CAL	OF	49	44	70	5	0	1