Carl Morton

Born: 1/18/1944 in Kansas City, MO, USA

Died: 4/12/1983 in Tulsa, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-04-11 | Final Game: 1976-08-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Carl Wendle Morton

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Biography

Carl Morton was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1976. Born in 1944, Morton made his mark during a competitive era in baseball, showcasing his talent primarily with the Atlanta Braves and the Montreal Expos. Over the course of his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 87-92 and maintained a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 3.73. His ability to strike out batters was a notable aspect of his game, as he recorded a total of 650 strikeouts. While his overall record may not have reflected a dominant pitcher, Morton was known for his consistency and competitiveness on the mound. Morton’s career was highlighted by significant achievements, including being named the Rookie of the Year and the TSN Rookie Pitcher of the Year. These accolades underscored his potential and impact as a young player in the league. Despite facing challenges throughout his career, including the ups and downs that come with being a pitcher in the major leagues, Morton left a lasting impression on his teams and the fans who watched him play. His contributions to the game during the early years of the expansion era in baseball continue to be remembered by those who appreciate the history of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
87	92	255	242	51	13	1	1648.7	1753	684	120	565	650	3.73	0

Career ERA 3.73 vs. league average 3.61 across their career seasons — near 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
1969	WSN	NL	0	3	8	5	0	0	0	29.3	29	15	18	16	4.60	3.61 (-27%)	-
1970	WSN	NL	18	11	43	37	10	4	0	284.7	281	114	125	154	3.60	3.89 (+7%)	-
1971	WSN	NL	10	18	36	35	9	0	1	213.7	252	114	83	84	4.80	3.47 (-38%)	-
1972	WSN	NL	7	13	27	27	3	1	0	172.0	170	75	53	51	3.92	3.26 (-20%)	-
1973	ATL	NL	15	10	38	37	10	4	0	256.3	254	97	70	112	3.41	3.75 (+9%)	1857.1
1974	ATL	NL	16	12	38	38	7	1	0	274.7	293	96	89	113	3.15	3.63 (+13%)	2935.9
1975	ATL	NL	17	16	39	39	11	2	0	277.7	302	108	82	78	3.50	3.71 (+6%)	-898.9
1976	ATL	NL	4	9	26	24	1	1	0	140.3	172	65	45	42	4.17	3.51 (-19%)	-521.7

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
266	551	44	86	11	1	7	42	2	30	178	0.156	0.201	0.218	0.418	-3275.7

Career AVG .156 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 38.3% below league average.

Career OBP .201 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 37.6% below league average.

Career SLG .218 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 41.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.418 vs. league average 0.691 across their career seasons — 39.4% 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
1969	WSN	NL	8	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1970	WSN	NL	43	93	6	15	2	0	2	7	0	6	29	0.161	.253 (-36%)	.325 (-36%)	.385 (-36%)	.711 (-36%)	-602.0
1971	WSN	NL	36	77	7	14	0	0	2	6	1	3	23	0.182	.249 (-27%)	.316 (-34%)	.365 (-29%)	.682 (-31%)	-405.8
1972	WSN	NL	35	52	5	7	2	1	0	2	0	4	20	0.135	.243 (-45%)	.310 (-32%)	.353 (-40%)	.664 (-36%)	-304.6
1973	ATL	NL	40	94	7	17	4	0	3	15	0	4	25	0.181	.256 (-30%)	.325 (-32%)	.378 (-16%)	.703 (-23%)	-387.6
1974	ATL	NL	38	89	8	10	1	0	0	1	0	6	33	0.112	.256 (-56%)	.324 (-48%)	.369 (-67%)	.693 (-58%)	-844.4
1975	ATL	NL	39	94	9	15	2	0	0	5	0	4	30	0.160	.257 (-38%)	.327 (-41%)	.374 (-52%)	.701 (-47%)	-731.3
1976	ATL	NL	27	45	2	8	0	0	0	6	1	2	15	0.178	—	—	—	—	0.0