Mo Vaughn, baseball player, 328 home runs, 1991-2003

Mo Vaughn

Born: 12/15/1967 in Norwalk, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1991-06-27 | Final Game: 2003-05-02

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: Maurice Samuel Vaughn

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Biography

Maurice "Mo" Vaughn, born in 1967, was a prominent first baseman in Major League Baseball who played from 1991 until 2003. Known for his impressive power and strong batting skills, Vaughn made a significant impact on the game during the late 1990s and early 2000s. He played a total of 1,512 games throughout his career, amassing 1,620 hits, 328 home runs, and 1,064 runs batted in, while achieving a commendable batting average of .293. Vaughn was also known for his surprising speed for a player of his size, finishing his career with 30 stolen bases. Vaughn's contributions to the game were recognized with three All-Star selections, showcasing his talent and consistency as a player. He was a key figure during a time when baseball was experiencing a surge in offensive output, often associated with the steroid era. Vaughn's powerful left-handed swing and ability to drive in runs made him a fan favorite, particularly during his tenure with the Boston Red Sox, where he began to establish his legacy. Mo Vaughn remains a celebrated figure in baseball history, remembered not only for his on-field achievements but also for his larger-than-life personality and contributions to the communities he was part of during and after his baseball career.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1512 5532 861 1620 270 10 328 1064 30 725 1429 0.293 0.383 0.523 0.906 24776.5

Career AVG .293 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — +10.4% above league average.

Career OBP .383 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — +14.2% above league average.

Career SLG .523 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — +25.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.906 vs. league average 0.751 across their career seasons — +20.6% above 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
1991 BOS AL 74 219 21 57 12 0 4 32 2 26 43 0.260 .255 (+2%) .323 (+5%) .384 (-4%) .708 (avg) 34.3
1992 BOS AL 113 355 42 83 16 2 13 57 3 47 67 0.234 .255 (-9%) .322 (+1%) .377 (+6%) .699 (+4%) 289.3
1993 BOS AL 152 539 86 160 34 1 29 101 4 79 130 0.297 .265 (+12%) .332 (+17%) .403 (+30%) .735 (+24%) 2884.9
1994 BOS AL 111 394 65 122 25 1 26 82 4 57 112 0.310 .269 (+15%) .338 (+21%) .424 (+36%) .763 (+29%) 2459.7
1995 BOS AL 140 550 98 165 28 3 39 126 11 68 150 0.300 .266 (+12%) .337 (+15%) .417 (+38%) .755 (+28%) 3229.7
1996 BOS AL 161 635 118 207 29 1 44 143 2 95 154 0.326 .269 (+21%) .340 (+23%) .426 (+37%) .767 (+31%) 4555.2
1997 BOS AL 141 527 91 166 24 0 35 96 2 86 154 0.315 .266 (+18%) .336 (+25%) .419 (+34%) .756 (+30%) 3623.6
1998 BOS AL 154 609 107 205 31 2 40 115 0 61 144 0.337 .266 (+26%) .335 (+20%) .420 (+41%) .755 (+32%) 4135.3
1999 LAA AL 139 524 63 147 20 0 33 108 0 54 127 0.281 .271 (+3%) .344 (+4%) .433 (+17%) .778 (+11%) 1293.2
2000 LAA AL 161 614 93 167 31 0 36 117 2 79 181 0.272 .270 (+1%) .344 (+6%) .437 (+14%) .782 (+10%) 1525.4
2002 NYN NL 139 487 67 126 18 0 26 72 0 59 145 0.259 .261 (-1%) .331 (+6%) .416 (+9%) .747 (+8%) 901.5
2003 NYN NL 27 79 10 15 2 0 3 15 0 14 22 0.190 .264 (-28%) .332 (-3%) .422 (-22%) .754 (-14%) -155.4

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
7 31 3 7 2 0 2 7 2 12 0.226

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1998 ALDS1 BOS 4 17 3 7 2 0 2 7 1 5 0.412
1995 ALDS1 BOS 3 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1305 1297 10947 703 139 1119

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1991 BOS 1B 49 47 378 26 6 43
1992 BOS 1B 85 82 741 57 15 76
1993 BOS 1B 131 130 1110 70 16 104
1994 BOS 1B 106 106 880 57 10 103
1995 BOS 1B 138 138 1262 95 11 128
1996 BOS 1B 146 146 1207 74 15 123
1997 BOS 1B 131 131 1088 75 14 117
1998 BOS 1B 142 142 1176 90 12 91
1999 ANA 1B 72 72 584 35 3 62
2000 ANA 1B 147 147 1257 69 14 156
2002 NYN 1B 134 131 1085 47 18 95
2003 NYN 1B 24 25 179 8 5 21

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1305
Designated Hitter 175

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2000 Player of the Week Week of 2000-05-13
1999 Player of the Week Week of 1999-05-15
1996 Player of the Month May
1996 Player of the Week Week of 1996-05-04
1996 Player of the Week Week of 1996-09-14
1995 Most Valuable Player
1995 Player of the Week Week of 1995-08-05
1995 Silver Slugger 1B
1995 TSN All-Star 1B

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2004 NYN NL $17,166,667
2003 NYN NL $17,166,667
2002 NYN NL $12,166,667
2001 ANA AL $13,166,667
2000 ANA AL $11,166,667
1999 ANA AL $7,166,666
1998 BOS AL $6,650,000
1997 BOS AL $6,350,000
1996 BOS AL $5,400,000
1995 BOS AL $2,775,000
1994 BOS AL $675,000
1993 BOS AL $290,000
1992 BOS AL $165,000
1991 BOS AL $100,000
Total Career Earnings $100,405,001

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Seton Hall University South Orange NJ 1987, 1988, 1989

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1998 Most Valuable Player AL 4th 135.0 392 0
1997 Most Valuable Player AL 25th 2.0 392 0
1996 Most Valuable Player AL 5th 132.0 392 0
1995 Most Valuable Player AL 1st 308.0 392 12
1994 Most Valuable Player AL 17th 10.0 392 0
1993 Most Valuable Player AL 18th 8.0 392 0