Bobby Morgan (baseball) facts for kids
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| Infielder | |||
| Born: June 29, 1926 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
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| April 18, 1950, for the Brooklyn Dodgers | |||
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| April 20, 1958, for the Chicago Cubs | |||
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| Batting average | .233 | ||
| Home runs | 53 | ||
| Runs batted in | 217 | ||
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Robert Morris "Bobby" Morgan (born June 29, 1926) is an American former professional baseball player. He was an infielder, meaning he played positions like shortstop or second baseman. Bobby Morgan played eight seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played from 1950 to 1958. His teams included the Brooklyn Dodgers, Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals, and Chicago Cubs.
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Bobby Morgan's Early Career
Bobby Morgan was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He started playing professional baseball in 1944. He played for two minor league teams first.
Military Service
During World War II, Bobby Morgan joined the United States Army. He served in Europe in 1945 and 1946. After his military service, he returned to baseball.
Minor League Success
In 1949, Bobby Morgan had a great year in the minor leagues. He played for the Montreal Royals. This team was part of the Triple-A International League. He was named the league's Most Valuable Player (MVP). He was also chosen as an All-Star shortstop. That year, he had the best batting average in the league, hitting .337. He also had 112 runs batted in (RBI).
Playing in Major League Baseball
Bobby Morgan joined the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1950. He was a utility infielder for the Dodgers. This means he could play different infield positions.
Playing for the Dodgers
He played alongside famous players like Pee Wee Reese and Jackie Robinson. He also played with Gil Hodges and Jim Gilliam. Bobby Morgan played in three World Series games for the Dodgers.
- In the 1952 World Series, he played in Game 4. He also had a chance to bat in Game 7.
- In the 1953 World Series, he batted in Game 6.
Time with the Phillies
In 1954, Bobby Morgan was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies. This was his best year in the big leagues. He set personal records for hits (119) and home runs (14). He also had 50 RBI and a .262 batting average. He became the Phillies' starting shortstop that year. The next year, he moved to second base.
Career Highlights
Overall, in his Major League Baseball career, Bobby Morgan had 487 hits. He hit 96 doubles and 53 home runs. His career batting average was .233.
After His Playing Career
Bobby Morgan continued to play in the minor leagues until 1963. After that, he became a manager for three seasons. He managed teams in the Phillies' minor league system. Later, he worked as a scout. He scouted for teams like the Baltimore Orioles, Kansas City Royals, and Minnesota Twins.
