José Morales (moraljo01)
(Redirected from José M. Morales)
José Manuel Morales Hernandez
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 0", Weight 195 lb.
- Debut August 13, 1973
- Final Game June 4, 1984
- Born December 30, 1944 in Frederiksted, V.I.
Biographical Information[edit]
The seventh man from the U.S. Virgin Islands to make the majors, Jose Morales was a catcher by trade but best remembered as a master pinch-hitter. In 1976, playing for the Montreal Expos, he set a record for most pinch-hits in a season with 25 (later broken by John Vander Wal of the Colorado Rockies, with 28 in 1995).
After his playing career, he became a respected hitting coach in the majors. His nephews are Melvin Nieves and Wil Nieves.
Further Reading[edit]
- Rory Costello: "José Morales", in Chip Greene, ed.: Mustaches and Mayhem, Charlie O's Three-Time Champions: The Oakland Athletics 1972-74, SABR, Phoenix, AZ, 2015, pp. 455-462. ISBN 978-1-943816-07-1
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