After twelve seasons and a World Series ring with the Houston Astros, Morton signed with Tampa as a Free Agent, and he would proceed to have the best season of his career. Morton went to his second All-Star Game, finished third in ERA (3.05), and Cy Young Voting and won 16 Games with a career-high 240 Strikeouts. Arguably, the Rays would not have made the playoffs in 2019 without him, and he won two Games for the Rays that post-season. Morton was not as strong in 2020, but in that COVID-shortened year, he helped the Rays win the American League Pennant, winning two games in the ALCS.
Morton signed with the Atlanta Braves after the season ended. Morton's stint in Tampa was brief but was impactful.
28. Charlie Morton
- General
- Awards
- Career Stats
- Born: October 12, 1854 in Kingsville, OH USA
- Weight: 150 lbs.
- Height: 5'9"
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
- Debut: May 02, 1882
- Final Game: June 23, 1885
| W | L | ERA | G | GS | SV | IP | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 3.09 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 23.3 | 7 |
It seemed so strange to us to rank Charlie Morton after only two seasons with the Rays, but we place an equal premium on seasonal dominance as we do the overall picture. As such, here he is.
The Bullet Points
- Position: Pitcher
- Acquired: Signed as a Free Agent 12/21/18.
- Departed: Signed as a Free Agent with the Atlanta Braves 11/24/20.
- Games Played: 42
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Notable Statistics: 18 Wins
8 Losses
3.33 ERA
42 Games Started
0 Complete Games
232.2 Innings Pitched
282 Strikeouts
2.92 FIP
1.135 WHIP
4.21 SO/BB
4.9 bWAR
6 Playoff Games
5 Wins
1 Loss
2.10 ERA
6 Games Started
30.0 Innings Pitched
36 Strikeouts
1.20 WHIP
3.60 SO/BB -
Major Accolades and Awards:
All-Star (2019)
Highest Fielding Percentage by a Pitcher (2019)
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