Born: Dallas, Tx., 5/2/1954
B-R, T-R... 6'0", 200 lbs
Keith Moreland was a rookie in his first full season in the major leagues, and the backup catcher to Bob Boone in 1980. He played well over his 62 games, managing 4 home runs to go along with his .314 batting average, including a game-winning RBI double in St. Louis on September 22. Moreland played sparingly during the LCS, but was the designated hitter in 3 games of the World Series.
1980 Statistics
|
|
Games |
Hits |
HR |
RBI |
Avg. |
|
1980 |
62 |
50 |
4 |
29 |
.314 |
|
LCS |
2 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
.000 |
|
WS |
3 |
4 |
0 |
1 |
.313 |
Lifetime Statistics
|
Year |
Team |
AB |
Runs |
Hits |
HR |
RBI |
Avg. |
|
1978 |
Phillies |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
.000 |
|
1979 |
Phillies |
48 |
3 |
18 |
0 |
8 |
.375 |
|
1980 |
Phillies |
159 |
13 |
50 |
4 |
29 |
.314 |
|
1981 |
Phillies |
196 |
16 |
50 |
6 |
37 |
.255 |
|
1982 |
Cubs |
476 |
50 |
124 |
15 |
68 |
.261 |
|
1983 |
Cubs |
533 |
76 |
161 |
16 |
70 |
.302 |
|
1984 |
Cubs |
495 |
59 |
138 |
16 |
80 |
.279 |
|
1985 |
Cubs |
587 |
74 |
180 |
14 |
106 |
.307 |
|
1986 |
Cubs |
586 |
72 |
159 |
12 |
79 |
.271 |
|
1987 |
Cubs |
563 |
63 |
150 |
27 |
88 |
.266 |
|
1988 |
Padres |
511 |
40 |
131 |
5 |
64 |
.256 |
|
1989 |
Tigers |
318 |
34 |
95 |
5 |
35 |
.299 |
|
1989 |
Orioles |
107 |
11 |
23 |
1 |
10 |
.215 |
|
TOTALS |
|
4581 |
511 |
1279 |
121 |
674 |
.279 |
Phillies Publications
From The Phillies 1980 Media Guide:
How Obtained: Phillies No. 7 selection, June 1975 ; signed by Doug Gassaway.
Five-year pro... Excellent offensive player, set personal highs in doubles, homers and RBI last summer at Oklahoma City where he was the league's All-Star catcher... Led league with 21 Game-Winning RBI... Tied with teammate John Pott for most doubles in league; was second in total bases... Makes very good contact for a power hitter... Took over regular catching job for Phillies the last couple of weeks of the season after Bob Boone had his season cut short by a knee injury... Oklahoma City manager Lee Elia: "Heck of an offensive player. Best clutch hitter in the league. Came on quite a bit defensively, only his third year as a catcher."
Played football, baseball and basketball at R.L. Turner High... Former All-American third baseman at the University of Texas (national baseball champions in NCAA in 1975)... Played football under Darrell Royal... Was a defensive back, a starter his sophomore year. Broke a wrist on kick-off of Oklahoma game his junior year... Played Little League and American Legion ball... In addition to catching and third base, Keith has also played some first base in his pro career... Switched to catching in 1976 Florida Winter Instructional League program... Played winter ball in Venezuela.
From The Phillies 1981 Media Guide:
1980 Season: His .314 average was second on the club only to Lonnie Smith (.339)... Pushed his batting average over.300 on July 27 and stayed there the rest of the season... Hit his first major league HR on 5/21 @ Vet off Tom Seaver... Belted grand slam on 6/30 @ Montreal off Bill Gullickson, one of two slams hit by the Phillies... Was Phils top righthanded pinch hitter batting .412 with 6 RBI... Had seven game-winning RBI with limited playing time behind starter Bob Boone; biggest game winner was pinch double in StL on 9/22 in 10th inning... Played two games in right field and had one assist.
1980 Post-Season: Saw limited action in the League Championship Series and batted .333 in the World Series as a DH with one RBI.
Career: Played football at the University of Texas under Darrell Royal and was an All-American third baseman at Texas (National Baseball Champions, nCAA, 1975)... Was a third baseman who switched to catching in the 1976 Instructional League... Led American Association with 21 game-winning RBI in 1979 and tied for league lead in doubles (34).
Personal/Misc: Played baseball, football and basketball at R. L. Turner High School... Played winter ball in Venezuela in 1979... Played Little League and American Legion ball... Was a starting defensive back his sophomore year at Texas; broke wrist on kick-off of Oklahoma game his senior year.
From The 1980 Phillies Yearbook:
- Favorite Color: Blue
- Favorite Singer/Group: Willie Nelson
- Favorite Song: Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain
- Favorite City: Dallas
- Least Favorite City: Montreal (it's too cold)
- Person You'd Most Like To Meet: Pete Rose (Ha! Ha!)
- Boyhood Idol(s): Mickey Mantle
- Biggest Turn-On: Winning
- Biggest Turn-Off: Losing
- Favorite Subject in School: Math and sports
- Favorite TV Show: Dallas
- Favorite Book: North Dallas Forty
- Person You Most Admire: Pete Rose and Willie Stargell
- Greatest Achievement: Being a college All-American in baseball at Texas
- Most Memorable Moment: Playing for the first time at Veterans Stadium
- Hobbies: Hunting, fishing, golf
- Toughest Pitcher You've Faced: Bruce Sutter