Morris Nettles

Born: 1/26/1952 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

Died: 1/24/2017 in Venice, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1974-04-26 | Final Game: 1975-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 170 lbs

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Biography

Morris Nettles, born in 1952, was a professional baseball player who had a brief yet impactful career in Major League Baseball from 1974 to 1975. As a position player, Nettles appeared in 168 games, demonstrating his versatility and speed on the field. He finished his career with a batting average of .247, accumulating 116 hits and driving in 31 runs. Known for his agility, Nettles was particularly notable for his base-running skills, successfully stealing 42 bases during his time in the league, which showcased his ability to disrupt opposing defenses. Competing during the early years of the 1970s, a period characterized by a transition in the game's style towards more aggressive base-running and offensive strategies, Nettles embodied the traits of a speedy, contact-oriented player. Although he did not hit any home runs throughout his career, his contributions were significant in terms of creating scoring opportunities and putting pressure on opposing pitchers. Nettles' legacy is a testament to the role of speed and base-running in a game that increasingly valued power hitting in the following decades.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
168	469	77	116	15	0	0	31	42	42	95	0.247	0.310	0.279	0.589	-1242.7

Career AVG .247 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .310 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .279 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — 24.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.589 vs. league average 0.697 across their career seasons — 15.5% 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
1974	LAA	AL	56	175	27	48	4	0	0	8	20	16	38	0.274	.256 (+7%)	.324 (+3%)	.369 (-19%)	.693 (-9%)	-206.5
1975	LAA	AL	112	294	50	68	11	0	0	23	22	26	57	0.231	.257 (-10%)	.327 (-10%)	.374 (-28%)	.701 (-20%)	-1036.2