Joe Morgan

Joe Morgan was a 5-foot-7, 160-pound second baseman who batted left and threw right. He played for the Oakland Athletics in 1984.

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Not to be confused with Joe Morgan (b. 1930), second base, A's 1959.

Biography

Joe Morgan was a Major League Baseball second baseman, born September 19, 1943 in Bonham, TX. A left-handed hitter listed at 5' 7" and 160 pounds, Joe Morgan debuted on September 21, 1963 and last played on September 30, 1984.

Over 2649 major-league games, Joe Morgan batted .271 with 2517 hits, 268 home runs, and 1133 RBI in 9277 at-bats.

Every one of Joe's Athletics seasons is listed below. Explore more through the franchise history, the rosters by year, and the full player index.

Born

September 19, 1943

Birthplace

Bonham, TX

Position

Second Base

Bats / Throws

Left / Right

Height / Weight

5' 7", 160 lb

MLB Debut

September 21, 1963

Final Game

September 30, 1984

Seasons with A's

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 2649 major-league games, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
2649	9277	1650	2517	449	96	268	1133	1865	1015	.271	.392	.427	.819

Year	Team	G	AB	H	HR	RBI	AVG
1963	Houston Colt 45's	8	25	6	0	3	.240
1964	Houston Colt 45's	10	37	7	0	0	.189
1965	Houston Astros	157	601	163	14	40	.271
1966	Houston Astros	122	425	121	5	42	.285
1967	Houston Astros	133	494	136	6	42	.275
1968	Houston Astros	10	20	5	0	0	.250
1969	Houston Astros	147	535	126	15	43	.236
1970	Houston Astros	144	548	147	8	52	.268
1971	Houston Astros	160	583	149	13	56	.256
1972	Cincinnati Reds	149	552	161	16	73	.292
1973	Cincinnati Reds	157	576	167	26	82	.290
1974	Cincinnati Reds	149	512	150	22	67	.293
1975	Cincinnati Reds	146	498	163	17	94	.327
1976	Cincinnati Reds	141	472	151	27	111	.320
1977	Cincinnati Reds	153	521	150	22	78	.288
1978	Cincinnati Reds	132	441	104	13	75	.236
1979	Cincinnati Reds	127	436	109	9	32	.250
1980	Houston Astros	141	461	112	11	49	.243
1981	San Francisco Giants	90	308	74	8	31	.240
1982	San Francisco Giants	134	463	134	14	61	.289
1983	Philadelphia Phillies	123	404	93	16	59	.230
1984	Oakland Athletics	116	365	89	6	43	.244

Season-by-Season

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With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Joe Morgan appears across the 1984 season (Oakland Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Joe Morgan played 116 games with 89 hits and 43 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Joe Morgan.

Rickey Henderson Carney Lansford Curt Young Dwayne Murphy Rick Langford Steve McCatty Tony Phillips Mike Davis

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Joe Morgan?

Joe Morgan is listed at 5 feet 7 inches (5' 7") tall and 160 pounds, according to MLB player records.

How much did Joe Morgan weigh?

Joe Morgan's listed playing weight was 160 pounds in MLB player records, at a height of 5' 7".

What position did Joe Morgan play?

Joe Morgan was a second baseman who batted left-handed and threw right-handed.

When did Joe Morgan play for the Athletics?

Joe Morgan appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1984.

Where was Joe Morgan born?

Joe Morgan was born on September 19, 1943 in Bonham, TX.

What were Joe Morgan's MLB career stats?

Over 2649 MLB games, Joe Morgan hit .271 with 2517 hits, 268 home runs, and 1133 RBI.

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