Guy Morton, baseball player, 1954-1954

Guy Morton

Born: 11/4/1930 in Tuscaloosa, AL, USA

Died: 5/11/2014 in Lorain, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1954-09-17 | Final Game: 1954-09-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

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Biography

Guy Morton was a professional baseball player born in 1930, who had a brief career in the Major Leagues during the 1954 season. He played as a position player and appeared in a single game on September 17, 1954. Despite his limited participation, Morton's entry into the league came during a dynamic era of baseball, characterized by the post-war expansion of the game and the integration of African American players. Morton’s career statistics reflect the challenges faced by many players at the time, as he concluded his Major League career with 1 game played, 0 hits, 0 home runs, 0 RBIs, a batting average of 0.0, and 0 stolen bases. While his time in the spotlight was short-lived, it illustrates the competitive nature of baseball during the mid-20th century, where numerous talented individuals vied for a coveted spot on a Major League roster. His story serves as a reminder of the many players who aspired to greatness, often facing steep odds in their pursuit of a baseball career.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1954 BOS AL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Career Games by Position

Position Games