Charlie Morton

Born: 10/12/1854 in Kingsville, OH, USA

Died: 12/9/1921 in Massillon, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1882-05-02 | Final Game: 1885-06-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Charles Hazen Morton

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Biography

Charlie Morton was a professional baseball player born in 1854, who played in the burgeoning years of Major League Baseball from 1882 until 1885. His career spanned a transformative period in the sport, as baseball was evolving from its early, informal roots into a more organized and commercially viable endeavor. Morton primarily played as a position player, appearing in 87 games throughout his career. He recorded 63 hits, which contributed to a batting average of .197. Despite not being known for his power, as he did not hit any home runs, Morton managed to drive in 3 runs and showcased his agility on the base paths, though he finished his career with 0 stolen bases. Morton's playing style reflected the characteristics of the era, marked by a focus on contact hitting and a less aggressive approach to base running compared to later generations. While his statistical output may not have positioned him among the most celebrated players of his time, his participation in the early days of Major League Baseball contributes to the rich tapestry of the sport's history. As the game continued to evolve, players like Morton played a crucial role in laying the groundwork for future generations, navigating the challenges of a developing league and participating in the cultural phenomenon that baseball was becoming in America.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	3	1	1	0	0	23.3	18	8	0	5	7	3.09	0

Career ERA 3.09 vs. league average 3.11 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
1884	TL1	AA	0	1	3	1	1	0	0	23.3	18	8	5	7	3.09	3.11 (+1%)	-197.7

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
87	320	34	63	7	8	0	3	0	18	10	0.197	0.240	0.269	0.508	-475.6

Career AVG .197 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 19.5% below league average.

Career OBP .240 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 14.7% below league average.

Career SLG .269 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 17.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.508 vs. league average 0.608 across their career seasons — 16.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1882	PT1	AA	24	98	12	29	0	3	0	4	0	0.296	.248 (+19%)	.275 (+17%)	.329 (+8%)	.605 (+12%)	178.1
1882	SL4	AA	9	32	2	2	0	1	0	2	0	0.062	—	—	—	—	178.1
1884	TL1	AA	32	111	11	18	6	2	0	7	0	0.162	.243 (-33%)	.278 (-24%)	.327 (-23%)	.606 (-23%)	-382.1
1885	DTN	NL	22	79	9	14	1	2	3	5	10	0.177	.244 (-27%)	.287 (-21%)	.325 (-26%)	.613 (-24%)	-271.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	PO	A	E	DP
2B	8	6	15	7	1
3B	37	34	58	25	3
OF	42	54	13	12	0
P	3	0	1	0	0
SS	5	3	20	3	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1882	PT1	3B	3	0	4	1	0
1882	PT1	OF	24	30	8	8	0
1882	PT1	SS	1	0	0	0	0
1882	SL4	2B	7	6	11	7	1
1882	SL4	OF	3	5	1	1	0
1884	TL1	2B	1	0	4	0	0
1884	TL1	3B	16	14	17	5	1
1884	TL1	OF	15	19	4	3	0
1884	TL1	P	3	0	1	0	0
1885	DTN	3B	18	20	37	19	2
1885	DTN	SS	4	3	20	3	2